Stracotto al Chianti: Beef Braised in Chianti

TOTAL TIME: 2 hr 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 2 hr
 
YIELD: 4 servings
LEVEL: Intermediate

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 red onions, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 cups Chianti wine
  • Salt
  • 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
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      Directions

      In a stew pot, heat up the extra-virgin olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef, onions and garlic. Sear for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

      Add all of the wine. It should be enough to cover the beef. Season with salt and whole peppercorns.

      Bring the wine to a boil. Lower the heat and allow it to gently simmer for approximately 2 hours.

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      • on October 02, 2012

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        Excellent recipe! I paired it with polenta substituting the water for chicken and veggie stock. Gave it a wonderful golden brown color to pair with the deep red of the chianti sauce. I used a little cream to thicken the sauce into a gravy. Served with the beans and tuna. Priceless..Thank you David.

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      • on July 07, 2012

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        I thought this was very bland. Also, perhaps the chianti I used was not great quality so I found it very tart and vinegary. I added a teaspoon of brown sugar to counteract the acidity. It helped but not enough.

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      • on January 09, 2012

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        This recipe is exceptional.......

        I saw David make this one, but I thought, well I can just do a beef bourguinoun and it will be better, but I decided to just do his darn recipe.....

        IT WAS AWESOME......even my husband went crazy. This is the simplest recipe I have ever made that had this much wonderful flavor.....

        You do need to cook for the entire 2 hours. I used a Chuck Roast, and I did wind up using a Charles Shaw Syrah, ($3.00 instead of the chianti, and I promise no one could ever tell the difference.

        I did add a pinch of dried rosemary as that was Tuscan, but while it did add a little something, something, it was not necessary...... The sauce is a lovely brown, not just red from the wine......I would salt and pepper the meat and then the vegetables in layers as opposed to adding at the end, which I did and it was wonderful....

        Next time I make it, I will serve it over either a baked potato or egg noodles.

        Make this..........

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