autumn/winter essentials: braised beef & veggies

How To Make autumn/winter essentials: braised beef & veggies

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Equipment You will need an ovenproof pot with a lid. My preference would be a Dutch oven.
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  Step 3
  Where’s the Beef? I am using a chuck roast because I love the marbling and flavor it produces. In addition, it is reasonably priced. However, there are other types of beef you could use, including, but not limited to, brisket, short ribs, top or bottom round.
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  Step 4
  Thickening the Sauce If you would like a thicker sauce, then take about 1/4 cup of beef stock or water, and whisk in about 2 tablespoons of corn starch, arrowroot, or flour, to make a slurry. Add this into the pot when you add the broccoli and pea, then stir to combine.
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  Step 5
  I served this for a Sunday brunch; however, I also made 15 takeaway containers for a client. Here is a photo of the takeaway container.
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  Step 6
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 7
  Place a rack in the lower position and preheat the oven to 325f/160c.
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  Step 8
  Slice the onions and mince the garlic.
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  Step 9
  Add the oil to a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat, then add the onions. After the onions begin to soften, 5 – 7 minutes, add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds. Add the beef stock, tamari sauce (or liquid aminos), powdered ginger, basil, and oregano, then stir to combine.
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  Step 10
  Add the sliced beef, stir, and bring to a simmer, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 11
  Add a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
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  Step 12
  Cover the pot, then place into the preheated oven.
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  Step 13
  Cook for about 2.5 hours.
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  Step 14
  About once an hour, remove the lid and give the mixture a stir.
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  Step 15
  Every time you stir the pot check the liquid level, and if it is getting a bit low, add a bit more beef stock.
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  Step 16
  After 2.5 hours, add the broccoli and peas, then cook for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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  Step 17
  The veggies should be cooked and the beef tender.
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  Step 18
  Remove from the oven, add the lime juice, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
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  Step 19
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 20
  An excellent way to serve this is with some steamed rice, warm flour tortillas, and a lime wedge. Enjoy.
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  Step 21
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 22
  Namaste’
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