Northern Italian Braised Beef Recipe

Italian Braised Beef (Brasato) San Pasqual’s Kitchen

WEBApr 11, 2018 · Mix the tomato paste with a 1/4 cup of water and add to the pot, and cook for a few more minutes. Add beef stock and enough water …

1. Tie the meat neatly with kitchen string. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove the beef and saute the onions, celery, and carrots stirring frequently until lightly browned.
2. Return the beef to the pot, season with salt and pepper, add the wine and cook until it has evaporated, then add the canned tomatoes which have been drained and chopped. Mix the tomato paste with a 1/4 cup of water and add to the pot, and cook for a few more minutes.
3. Add beef stock and enough water to cover the meat halfway, bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours or until beef is tender.
4. Remove the meat from the pot, untie, and carve into slices. Place the slices in a warm serving dish. Remove of as much fat as possible from the braising liquid and blend mixture with an immersion blender. Alternatively, strain liquid over sliced beef.

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