Beef Braised In Sweet White Wine Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Braised In Sweet White Wine

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Beef Brisket
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Onions
• Garlic
• Carrots
• Sweet White Wine

How to Make Beef Braised In Sweet White Wine

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1.5 lbs beef stew meat (cubed) to the hot skillet.
3. Brown the beef well on all sides, about 10 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to avoid burning. Season generously with salt and pepper throughout.
4. Transfer browned beef to a plate and set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
6. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), and 2 celery stalks (chopped) to the skillet.
7. Stir, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized.
8. Uncover the skillet and pour in 1 cup of sweet white wine (Montbazillac, Sauternes, or Barzac recommended). Stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
9. Return the beef to the skillet. Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 bay leaf, and a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
10. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 1.5-2 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender.
11. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
12. Skim off any excess fat from the sauce.
13. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a touch of sugar if needed. The sauce should be nicely sweet but not cloying.
14. If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to reduce it.
15. Carve the beef and serve it over buttered noodles, spooning the delicious sauce generously over the meat.