How to Make Braised Beef with Shallots and Mushroomss - A Step-by-Step Guide

Braised beef with shallots and mushrooms is a classic French dish that is full of rich, deep flavors. It's a dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home, as it's full of warmth and comfort. The beef is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat that is absolutely delicious.

This dish is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a dinner party, as it's both impressive and delicious. The combination of the earthy mushrooms, sweet shallots, and savory bee...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into serving-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces small shallots, peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, cut in quarters
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Swanson® Beef Stock
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 4

  • Season beef with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until well browned on all sides. Remove beef from the skillet. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
  • Add shallots to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, mushrooms, and flour and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes.
  • Stir stock, vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl until mixture is smooth. Stir stock mixture in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return beef to the skillet. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Uncover the skillet and cook for 30 minutes or until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender.
  • Grate 2 tablespoons zest from lemon. Stir lemon zest and parsley in a small bowl. Sprinkle lemon zest mixture over beef mixture.
  • Nutrition

    486 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 656mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 814mg