Slow Braised Beef with Rustic Tomato and Garlic

Name: Slow Braised Beef with Rustic Tomato and Garlic
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: European Comfort
Ingredients: 500g beef stewing meat, cut into 3cm cubes; 100g bacon, diced; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 400g canned crushed tomatoes; 250ml water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

MediumEuropean ComfortPrep: 20 minutesCook: 3 hoursServes 2

This comforting dish transports you to a cozy countryside kitchen, filling your home with an irresistible aroma of slow-cooked goodness. Succulent beef, braised until fork-tender, melts in your mouth, enveloped in a rich, deeply savory sauce. The sweetness of slow-cooked onions and the bright tang of tomatoes intertwine with aromatic garlic and a hint of smoky bacon, creating a complex flavor profile that is both rustic and refined. This meal is a warm embrace on a chilly evening, a testament to the magic of time and simple, quality ingredients, leaving you deeply satisfied and craving more.

Slow Braised Beef with Rustic Tomato and Garlic

Ingredients

•500g beef stewing meat, cut into 3cm cubes
•100g bacon, diced
•1 large onion, roughly chopped
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•400g canned crushed tomatoes
•250ml water
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•1 teaspoon dried thyme
•1 bay leaf
•Salt to taste
•Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Dietary Info

High Protein

Instructions

1
Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3
Add the diced bacon to the pot and cook until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
4
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5
Return the seared beef to the pot. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it braise for at least 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8
Serve hot, garnished with the crispy bacon bits.

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