Beef Braised with Red Wine and Mushrooms

Name: Beef Braised with Red Wine and Mushrooms
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 567 grams lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 355 milliliters (1/4-inch) slices carrot (about 2 large); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 454 grams cups chopped cremini mushrooms (about; 14 grams 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about; 118 milliliters dry red wine; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 355 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters pearl onions (about 16); 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 4 thyme sprigs; 237 milliliters boiling water; 1 Tbsp water

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Beef Braised with Red Wine and Mushrooms a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 422 calories, 44g of protein, and 18g of fat each. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up water, porcini mushrooms, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

Combine porcini mushrooms and 1 cup boiling water in a small bowl; let stand 30 minutes.

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Drain mushrooms through a sieve into a bowl, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms; set aside.

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Sprinkle beef with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Add half of beef to pan; saut 5 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides.

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Remove beef from pan with a slotted spoon; place in a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining beef.

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Add onions to pan; saut 3 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Add cremini mushrooms and carrot; saut 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

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Add beef, porcini mushrooms, porcini liquid, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, broth, and next 4 ingredients (through bay leaves); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Uncover and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch in a small bowl.

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Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until liquid thickens. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.

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Wine note: Mushrooms and merlot are a natural match. An affordable California version like Buena Vista Carneros Merlot 2004 ($2

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provides classic merlot flavors of plum and black cherry fruit along with a touch of earth and smoky oak that marries beautifully with mushrooms. The wine's rich flavor and firm tannins make it a perfect choice for flavorful beef, as well. --Jeffery Lindenmuth

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