Braised Beef

May 10, 2026

Slow-braised beef with garlic, red wine, and thyme.

A rich, oven-braised beef dish flavoured with garlic, red wine and fresh thyme.

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 3 hours
Difficulty: Easy

Recipe Card: Ingredients

· 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes

· 2 Tbsp Tweed Real Food Lime Pepper Grinder Salt - https://borderranges.com/products/lime-pepper-grinder-salt

· 2 Tbsp olive oil

· 4 garlic cloves, minced

· 2 cups beef broth

· 1 cup red wine

· 2 bay leaves

· 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1. Preheat the oven to 180C.

2. In a small bowl, prepare the Lime Pepper Grinder Salt seasoning.

3. Season the beef cubes evenly on all sides.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large casserole dish or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.

5. Brown the beef on all sides for 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.

6. In the same pot, add the garlic and cook for about 5 minutes.

7. Add the beef broth, red wine, bay leaves, and thyme, then stir to combine.

8. Return the beef to the pot and bring the liquid to a simmer.

9. Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours.

10. Remove from the oven, stir gently, then return to the oven for 1 more hour.

11. Discard the bay leaves and serve hot.

Excellent served with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread. The flavour deepens if made a day ahead and reheated gently before serving.

Recipe Card: Serves 4-6