Best Braised Beef Cubes Recipes

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Provided by Dana Ramsey

Categories Beef

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 strips of bacon diced
2 lb beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 tsp crushed peppercorns (i use the tricolor)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion cut into wedges
1 tsp minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1 can(s) beer or non-alcoholic beer
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 c water
hot cooked noodles

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over mediumheat until crisp. Remove from pan to paper towels to drain, discard drippings. Sprinkle beef with pepper and salt. In the same skillet brown the beef on all sides in the oil; drain.
2. Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker. Add the bacon, onion, garlic and bay leaf. In a small bowl, combine the beer, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce and thyme. Pour over beef.
3. Cover and cook on low for 5 1/2 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.
4. In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth, Gradually stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaf.
5. Serve beef over noodles.

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Provided by Likkel

Categories Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 cup water
15 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, halved

Steps:

Mix flour, salt and pepper. Dip beef cubes in flour and brown in oil. Add bouillon cubes, onion, celery seed and water to meat. Cover and cook slowly 1 to 1 1/2 hours (It can be cooked in a crockpot on low for 6 hours).
Add tomato sauce and brown sugar, continue cooking slowly for 20 minutes (Or in the crockpot add cheese and mushrooms now and cook for an additional hour) or until meat is tender.
Add cheese and mushrooms and cook 10 minutes more. Serve over noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653, Fat 46.6, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 162.5, Sodium 907.1, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 43.6

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Provided by Donna Walker @DHW

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pound(s) beef cubes (i use stew meat)
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
1 can(s) 15 ounces tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
1 cup(s) water
1 - chopped onion
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper

Steps:

Cut stew meat (or cut you prefer) into small cubes.
Put oil into large fry pan and saute the onions and garlic until soft and glassey. Add the beef cubes and saute until meat has lightly browned, add tomato sauce, water, salt, sugar mustard and pepper.
Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice with a side vegetable.