Red Wine Braised Beef (Fork-Tender Chuck Roast)

Name: Red Wine Braised Beef (Fork-Tender Chuck Roast)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients: 3½-4 lb beef chuck roast; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp neutral oil, (such as grapeseed oil); 1 large sweet onion, (chopped into 1-inch pieces); 2 leeks, (rinsed well, halved and cut into ½-inch pieces ); 4 cloves garlic, (finely chopped or grated); 3 large carrots, (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces); 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups red wine, (full-bodied or medium-bodied, see note below); 2 cups beef broth, (homemade or low-sodium); 2 Tbsp tamari, (low-sodium soy sauce (this is not gluten-free), or Worcestershire sauce); 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 dried bay leaves; 10-12 sprigs of fresh thyme, (or a mix of thyme and rosemary); Mashed potatoes or polenta; Chives, ( thinly sliced); Flaky sea salt

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:3h 30min

Fork-tender chuck roast braised in red wine with leeks, carrots, and fresh thyme until it falls apart with a nudge. Spoon over mashed potatoes or creamy polenta with plenty of that silky sauce!

Updated at: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:47:11 GMT