Braised beef with red wine and mushrooms

This hearty roast is great for family get-togethers or entertaining friends.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1.5kg beef brisket, boned and rolled
  • handful fresh thyme, chopped
  • handful fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 large onions, halved and sliced
  • 2-3 celery sticks, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 300ml red wine
  • 600ml beef stock made from 1 stock cube
  • 25g mixed dried mushrooms

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas 3.Drizzle the oil over the beef, rub it in, then season. Scatter over half the chopped herbs.
  2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan and add the beef. Sear the meat on all sides to seal in the juices, then place into an ovenproof dish..
  3. Add the carrots, onions, celery and garlic to the hot pan and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the red wine. Allow to bubble for a few minutes then pour over the beef. Add the stock, dried mushrooms and remaining chopped herbs.
  4. Cover and cook in the oven for 3 hours until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Once cooked, cover the beef in foil and let it rest. Pour the cooking liquid into a pan and boil until it reduces by half. Serve this gravy with the beef.

Goes well with...

Morrisons The Best Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Morrisons The Best Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

"Smooth & rounded on the palate, withrich, spicy flavours of coffee, plain chocolate, pepper & red fruit"

Perfect with..."Excellent with robust roasts and stews, or with strong cheese & tomato dishes"

Grape:
Montepulciano
Country:
Italy
Price:
£7 - £10
Region:
Abruzzo
Winner 2011 'What Food What Wine' Award - (Matched with Bangers & Mash with Gravy)
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6 Serves 6 people
20 Preparation time of 20 mins
200 Cooktime for 200 mins
464
Calories
23%
5g
Sugar
5.6%
21.4g
Fat
31%
71g
Saturate
36%
1.3g
Salt
22%
of your Guideline Daily Amount (GDA)

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