**Braised Chuck Steak: A Comforting and Flavorful Dish**
Braised chuck steak is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This versatile dish can be served over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and can be paired with a variety of vegetables. The braising process involves slowly cooking the steak in a flavorful liquid, which tenderizes the meat and infuses it with rich flavors. This article provides three delicious recipes for braised chuck steak, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe features a classic red wine braise, while the second uses a flavorful combination of beer and barbecue sauce. The third recipe is a slow-cooker version that is perfect for busy weeknights. With its tender meat, savory sauce, and simple preparation, braised chuck steak is sure to become a favorite in your home.
A TANGY BRAISED CHUCK STEAK
Artichokes and canned vegetables combine for an easy steak dish to make for any occasion. Most of the ingredients will be found in your pantry. If you don't have artichokes, use mushrooms. This dish is very forgiving! Serve with rice, noodles, or even spaghetti.
Provided by Elizabeth Duckworth
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place beef chuck steak on a work surface and pound with a meat mallet to tenderize steak; flip steak and repeat on other side. Cut steak into 6 to 8 pieces.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Season both sides of steak pieces with salt; coat with a thin layer of flour.
- Cook steak in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove steak from Dutch oven. Pour beef stock and 1/4 cup reserved artichoke juice into the Dutch oven, scraping any brown bits of food from the bottom. Mix artichokes, red peppers, green chiles, horseradish, and capers into broth mixture; bring to a boil. Return beef to broth mixture in Dutch oven and cover.
- Place Dutch oven in the preheated oven; bake until meat is tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Allow steak to cool in Dutch oven for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 751.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BRAISED CHUCK STEAK
Chuck Steak is usually tough & tasteless, but not when prepared like this! I like making a gravy with the drippings & serving it with Recipe #331767 Choose a boneless chuck steak that isn't too fat, but has some nice marbling. You can also use Beef Short Ribs for this.
Provided by Ackman
Categories Steak
Time 2h20m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the meat into about 1 inch strips.
- Dredge meat in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- In a dutch oven, melt shortening over med.-high heat (WATCH CAREFULLY -- if it smokes, it's too hot).
- Brown meat on all sides -- do in batches, if need be).
- Season to taste.
- Drain fat from dutch oven & return the meat.
- Place sliced on over the meat & then add the water.
- Cover & simmer on LOW heat for 2 to 2½ hours OR place in a 325° for the same amount of time.
Tips:
- Choose a chuck steak with good marbling for added flavor and tenderness.
- Brown the steak well on all sides before braising to develop a rich caramelized crust.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your braising liquid for a more flavorful broth.
- Add herbs and spices to the braising liquid to enhance the flavor of the steak.
- Braising is a low and slow cooking method, so be patient and allow the steak to cook until it is fall-apart tender.
Conclusion:
Braised chuck steak is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The steak is slowly cooked in a flavorful braising liquid until it is fall-apart tender. The resulting dish is rich, flavorful, and satisfying. Serve braised chuck steak with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. You can also add your favorite vegetables to the braising liquid for a complete meal.
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