Name: Braised Beef & Mushrooms
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 195 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cups finely diced onions; 2 large cloves garlic, crushed and peeled; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram, or 1 teaspoon dried; 4 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 2 pounds cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 8 large shiitake mushroom caps, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2-3 teaspoons finely minced fresh tarragon, or dill for garnish

Braised Beef & Mushrooms

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Traditional braises usually call for the meat to be browned first to seal in the juices, but here that step is skipped so it can absorb the wonderful taste of mushrooms, which completely permeate the sauce. If you find them, chanterelle mushrooms can be used in place of the shiitakes. Serve with whole-wheat egg noodles or spaetzle and a mixed green salad.

By Perla Meyers

Updated on June 8, 2018

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Gluten-Free Low Sodium Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups finely diced onions
2 large cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram, or 1 teaspoon dried
4 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 pounds cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
8 large shiitake mushroom caps, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2-3 teaspoons finely minced fresh tarragon, or dill for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat oil and butter in a large heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, paprika and marjoram.
Season beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and plenty of pepper. Add the beef and cremini mushrooms to the pot; gently stir to combine. Add broth and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the beef is very tender, 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir
in shiitake mushrooms and continue baking, covered, for 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven, uncover and let stand, undisturbed, for about 15 minutes.
Skim or blot any visible fat from the stew. Transfer the beef and mushrooms to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Return the pot to the stove and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce just coats a spoon. Stir the beef, mushrooms and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt into the sauce and heat through, about 1 minute. Serve garnished with tarragon (or dill), if desired.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 4; let cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Finish with Step 5 just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258	Calories
10g	Fat
10g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 32g	65%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 91mg	30%
Vitamin A 644IU	13%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Folate 42mcg	10%
Sodium 307mg	13%
Calcium 45mg	3%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 36mg	9%
Potassium 725mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.