Slow-Cooked Beef with Obsessional Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Tender slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich red wine and mushroom sauce that lingers with deep, savory flavors. This French-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 210 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 beef chuck roast
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz sliced button mushrooms
- 1 large diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season 2 lbs beef chuck roast generously with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper on all sides.
- Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the beef roast for 5 minutes per side until browned and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced button mushrooms and 1 large diced yellow onion to the pot. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened and golden.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 5: Pour in 1 1/2 cups dry red wine and 2 cups beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits.
- Step 6: Return beef to the pot, add 3 sprigs fresh thyme, and bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook gently for 3 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Step 7: Remove beef and cover to keep warm. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth and stir into the sauce.
- Step 8: Increase heat to medium and cook sauce for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Stir in 2 tbsp butter for richness.
- Step 9: Slice beef and serve topped with the red wine mushroom sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Beef with Obsessional Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 210 minutes (20 min prep + 190 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 Slow-Cooked Beef with Obsessional Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce?
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 Slow-Cooked Beef with Obsessional Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce?
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 Slow-Cooked Beef with Obsessional Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce 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 Slow-Cooked Beef with Obsessional Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce?
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.
