Rustic Italian Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Herbs
Tender beef slow-braised in red wine with earthy mushrooms and fragrant herbs, served with a rich pan sauce. This Italian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 175 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, red wine, 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch cubes beef chuck roast
- 1 1/2 cups dry Italian red wine red wine
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 large, diced carrot
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup, for slurry water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs cubed beef chuck with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then brown in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and 1 large diced carrot, cooking for 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Step 5: Pour in 1 1/2 cups dry red wine and 1 cup beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Step 6: Return the browned beef to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beef is fork tender.
- Step 7: Mix 2 tbsp flour with 1/4 cup water to make a slurry. Stir into the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes uncovered until sauce thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
- Step 8: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot with crusty bread or creamy polenta.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rustic Italian Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Herbs 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 Rustic Italian Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Herbs?
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 Rustic Italian Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Herbs?
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 Rustic Italian Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Herbs 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 Rustic Italian Wine-Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Herbs?
Italian 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.
