Hearty Beef and Tomato Braise
Imagine a cool evening, a simmering pot on the stove, and the rich, comforting aroma of slow-cooked beef filling your home. This hearty beef and tomato braise is a celebration of deep, umami flavors, where tough cuts of beef transform into unbelievably tender, melt-in-your-mouth morsels. The vibrant acidity of the tomatoes mellows into a luscious, rich sauce, perfectly balanced by the sweet earthiness of onions and garlic. It's a dish that speaks of tradition and warmth, a culinary embrace that promises to satisfy both body and soul, leaving you utterly content.
Ingredients
- •Beef stew meat, cubed
- •Tomatoes, chopped
- •Onions, chopped
- •Garlic, minced
- •Olive oil
- •Salt
- •Black pepper
- •Water
- •Bay leaf
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef cubes dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 15 ml of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches on all sides until a deep crust forms, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Add chopped onions to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Return the browned beef to the pot. Add chopped tomatoes, 250 ml of water, and a bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 7
Serve the hearty beef and tomato braise hot, ensuring each serving gets plenty of the rich, flavorful sauce.
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