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20-Min Red Wine Beef & Root Vegetables

Tender beef chunks braised in red wine with roasted potatoes, carrots, and parsnips—a weeknight version of daube that skips the long simmer. One skillet, 20 minutes, pure comfort.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
42g
20-Min Red Wine Beef & Root Vegetables
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 1.5 cups red wine
  • 12 oz baby potatoes, halved
  • 8 oz carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 oz parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¾ cup beef broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  2. 2

    Sear beef in batches without stirring, 90 seconds per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Pour wine into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, then add broth, potatoes, carrots, and parsnips.

  4. 4

    Return beef to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook 9 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Uncover and simmer 1 minute more, breaking apart any clumps. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Serve hot in bowls with the sauce spooned over.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board
  • knife

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