Red Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms

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Slow-cooked beef in a rich red wine sauce with earthy mushrooms, perfect served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. This french-inspired beef ready in about 175 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, all-purpose flour, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.6 (15 ratings) Prep: 25 min Cook: 150 min Serves 6 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into 1.5-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper, then dredge in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the floured beef in a single layer (work in batches to avoid overcrowding) and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same pot, add the chopped carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot. Add 1 cup red wine, 1.5 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 2.5 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 8 oz sliced mushrooms and continue to simmer, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Red Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 175 minutes (25 min prep + 150 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Red Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Red Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Red Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Red Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms?

French beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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