Best Mediterranean Braised Beef Recipes

MOROCCAN BRAISED BEEF

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Curry powder is a blend of up to 20 spices, herbs and seeds. Add a pinch of curry to your favorite soups, stews, salads and even rice for an exotic flavor. In this Moroccan stew, begin with 2 teaspoons of curry, then add more to your taste. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups chopped onions
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
Hot cooked couscous, optional

Steps:

Place flour in a large shallow dish; add beef and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the broth, onions, tomatoes, wine and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat is tender. , During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the raisins. Serve with couscous if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN BRAISED BEEF

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Make and share this Mediterranean Braised Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories Roast Beef

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 1/2-3 lbs boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 small onions, halved, sliced
4 medium shallots, sliced
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F Lightly coat beef pot roast with flour. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown pot roast; remove.
Add 1-1/2 cups water and vinegar to Dutch oven; cook and stir until brown bits attached to pan are dissolved. Return pot roast.
Add onions, shallots, dates, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover tightly and cook in 325°F oven 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until pot roast is fork-tender. Remove pot roast; keep warm.
Cook liquid and vegetables over medium-high heat to desired consistency. Carve pot roast. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.4, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 307.2, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 35.9

ITALIAN BRAISED BEEF

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Make and share this Italian Braised Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dee514

Categories Meat

Time 6h20m

Yield 2 7/8 lbs of meat, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (3 lb) beef chuck roast
1 (32 ounce) container no-salt-added beef stock
1 (32 ounce) can diced tomatoes (plain)
2 green bell peppers, seeded and sliced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
1 large sweet onion, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon granulated garlic (do NOT sub garlic salt)
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 275°F.
Brown chuck roast with olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven safe pan on stove top.
Remove roast from pan and add all other ingredients.
Stir and bring to a simmer.
Return roast to pan, cover with lid and place in preheated oven.
Cook for 6-8 hours or until meat starts to fall apart.
Strain juice from pan and shred beef and peppers.
Move reserved juice to another sauce pan bring to boil and reduce by half.
Add reduced sauce to beef and peppers and serve.
Can be served over pasta ,polenta or as is with Italian bread and Parmesan cheese. Also makes a tasty sandwich, use a good crusty sub roll.