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    Home » Type » Main Courses » Beef

    Braised Beef & Vegetables

    Published: Nov 17, 2010 · Modified: Apr 15, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 50 Comments

    Mike and I divvy the household chores pretty evenly based on what each of us is good at.  I do all the cooking, except on occasions few and far between.  On the rare off night that I don’t feel like cooking or going out, I ask Mike to cook.  He typically responds that me asking him to cook is like him asking me to engineer a computer network.  Since there’s truth to that, I let it go and those are typically the nights we order in or eat eggs.

    I consider myself lucky because one of my main chores – cooking – is something I really enjoy.  It relaxes me.  Other things I absolutely love about cooking are how genuinely grateful people are for a home-cooked meal, and how amazing it feels to feed good food to family and friends.  Also, I think there’s something truly magical about cooking.  Some dishes are so beautiful and taste so glorious that they look like you slaved away all day on them when in fact they took minimal effort.  This is one such dish.  Aside from the 30 minutes or so that it takes to get it in the oven, it pretty much cooks itself.  If you want to make this on a day that you won’t be home, you could put it in a crock pot instead of the oven, and come home to a fabulous meal and a house full of delicious smells. Braised Beef & Vegetables

    (Yield:  8 servings)

    2 TB olive oil

    About 2 lb sirloin beef steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 8 large pieces

    ½ small head green cabbage, chopped (about 6 c)

    2 large onions, chopped

    4 large carrots, chopped into 2-inch pieces

    4 large stalks celery, chopped into 2-inch pieces

    4 large cloves garlic, minced

    1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices

    1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

    1-2 TB tamari sauce (optional, but I think it adds a nice depth of flavor)

    1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning*

    1 teaspoon dried marjoram

    2 teaspoon dried thyme

    2 bay leaves

    2 beef bouillon cubes

    Kosher salt and pepper

    Fresh minced parsley (optional, for garnish)

    Add oil to a 5-quart pot with a lid (preferably a Dutch oven) over high heat; add meat once the oil starts to ripple.  Sear meat until browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side); remove and set aside (you may need to cook the meat in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan).

    Preheat oven to 275F.  To the pot you seared the meat in, add cabbage, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt; turn heat down to medium and cook (covered) until the veggies are starting to soften (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally.  Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tamari sauce, Mrs. Dash Seasoning, marjoram, thyme, bay leaves, bouillon, and just enough water to cover the veggies (about 2 c).  Add the meat with its juices that have collected back into the pot.  Cover the pot, turn heat up to medium-high, and bring it to a boil. 

    Transfer the pot to the oven and cook about 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.  Taste broth and season with salt and pepper as desired.  For each serving, ladle veggies and broth into a shallow bowl and top with a piece of meat.  Serve garnished with fresh minced parsley if desired.

    *Mrs. Dash is a salt-free seasoning blend.  I use the “Table Blend” that contains the following:  onion, black pepper, chili pepper, parsley, celery seed, basil, bay, marjoram, oregano, savory, thyme, cayenne pepper, coriander, cumin, mustard, rosemary, garlic, orange peel, carrot, lemon juice powder, tomato, red bell pepper, citric acid, and oil of lemon.

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    1. Susan: My Food Obsession says

      November 23, 2010 at 12:55 am

      I love cooking stews in the oven, this one looks fabulous! I always enjoy cooking too and rarely see it as a chore :)

      Reply
    2. Magic of Spice says

      November 20, 2010 at 11:58 pm

      The only part of cooking I consider a chore, is the dishes :)
      Such a lovely recipe and I like that it can be done in a crockpot as well.
      The guys would love this :)

      Reply
    3. FOODESSA says

      November 20, 2010 at 6:42 pm

      My time in the kitchen is never a chore until I find myself drained of energy and then, I do define it as a chore ;o)
      I love this recipe Faith...so comforting and great for my one day slow cooker that will grace my counter ;)

      Flavourful wishes,
      Claudia

      Reply
    4. Erica says

      November 20, 2010 at 3:13 pm

      This looks rich and comforting....I would love a plate right now with white plain rice on the side and avocado!Delicious!

      Reply
    5. Veronica says

      November 19, 2010 at 6:52 pm

      My husband and I are the same. I cook and he does most of the cleaning. I'm not so good with the cleaning, just the dirtying! hahahaha. This looks amazing--I bet the meat gets soooo tender.

      Reply
    6. Mimi says

      November 19, 2010 at 10:35 am

      I need to get that crock pot out. Nothing better than coming home to find a delicious dinner waiting.
      Mimi

      Reply
    7. marla {family fresh cooking} says

      November 19, 2010 at 6:46 am

      My family would love this stew. It is a wonderful thing when meals can cook themselves with hardly any attention required. With something like this you can also have the luxury of quite a bit of leftovers too! xo

      Reply
    8. Diane says

      November 19, 2010 at 1:00 am

      This looks excellent for a chilly evening. Yum yum. Diane

      Reply
    9. sophia says

      November 19, 2010 at 1:00 am

      I'd say MIKE is the lucky one, because he gets to eat all your cooking. I'll bet even your eggs taste awesome! ;-)

      Reply
    10. Monet says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:40 pm

      I agree! Cooking is one of my main "chores" but I love doing it! Ryan is gracious and takes on other responsibilities in the house, so I get to do what I enjoy the most! This beef and vegetable dish sounds delicious. Fragrant and Tender! Thank you for sharing, dear. I hope you have a wonderful Friday!

      Reply
    11. Anh says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:27 pm

      delicious! A stew like this is very welcomed in my family

      Reply
    12. tasteofbeirut says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:05 pm

      I think that if I was served this braised beef with veggies by one of my kids I would be in heaven! Looks so great and delicious and totally the comfort food par exellence!

      Reply
    13. Nicole, RD says

      November 18, 2010 at 6:24 pm

      I'm not a big beef eater/lover, but that looks fabulous, Faith! I made your tortilla soup, posting about it tomorrow...yummm :)

      Reply
    14. 5 Star Foodie says

      November 18, 2010 at 8:07 pm

      With the exception of recent "blues" where I couldn't really cook anything decent for a while, I really enjoy cooking and back into it now full time :) The braised beef sounds wonderful, I like the addition of tamari sauce.

      Reply
    15. Reeni says

      November 18, 2010 at 5:46 pm

      I feel much the same way about cooking Faith! This is such a heartwarming, comforting meal! And the sirloin steak is totally mouth-watering!

      Reply
    16. Raina says

      November 18, 2010 at 5:26 pm

      This is a great recipe! Like you, though I love to cook, some nights I am just too busy or too tired, and I love finding meals like this that are popped in a crockpot or oven and ready when you need them. It sounds great and I think my picky family will be thrilled:)

      Reply
    17. peachkins says

      November 18, 2010 at 3:58 pm

      OMG, I think I'd go crazy juts looking at your photo! it looks sooooooo tasty!

      Reply
    18. Chaya says

      November 18, 2010 at 3:53 pm

      I have to laugh. I was reading the list of ingredients and I got to tamari sauce and thought, "this has to be good" and then I saw your optional. Tamari can never be optional, in my opinion. I love it. I am glad you prefer it. I think it adds so much to a dish.

      This is another one of those warming dishes for the cool weather.

      I was sure I had written a comment before until I read down the comments. Do you think, I am finding too many worthwhile blogs? Yours is on top of the list.

      Reply
    19. deana@lostpastremembered says

      November 18, 2010 at 3:10 pm

      Oh I wish Dr.Lostpast liked to clean... that would be heaven... but this dish would inspire anyone to pitch in... great combination, Faith@!!!

      Reply
    20. Emily Z says

      November 18, 2010 at 1:47 pm

      So, your husband is a computer guy, too, huh? So's mine! Gotta love those computer saavy types! :) Matthew grills in the warmer weather, but that is about it. When he grills, I am off the hook, but the rest of the time, it's up to me. Like you, I enjoy it. He also does the laundry, which I LOVE! Anyway, this dish looks so fantastically hearty and delicious. Perfect for cold weather!

      Reply
    21. Erica says

      November 18, 2010 at 1:41 pm

      Josh and I are the SAME way (except we're both engineers so he can't use the engineer joke on me ;)). I love cooking and I do 99.9% of the cooking that goes on in the house...and I love it :) This dish looks fantastic. I need to try making this some time when we're having company

      Reply
      • admin says

        November 18, 2010 at 3:37 pm

        Erica, Yeah, I have to give it to Mike for the computer engineering thing, lol! But it's ok, when he comes across a contract or some other form of legalese, he always comes to me to interpret it. It's all about teamwork, right? ;)

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    22. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

      November 18, 2010 at 1:35 pm

      I would definitely make this in the crockpot sometime. I made a simple beef and cabbage fish recently that turned out really tasty. Crockpots save my life.

      Reply
    23. Blond Duck says

      November 18, 2010 at 12:28 pm

      It sounds magnificent!

      Reply
    24. Lazaro says

      November 18, 2010 at 12:28 pm

      Faith,

      I agree. I find cooking to be an absolute pleasure, never a job or a chore. If it becomes a chore, get a takeaway.

      Gotta include the tamari sauce. It does add so much.

      Lovely photo and presentation

      Reply
    25. Rich says

      November 18, 2010 at 12:26 pm

      Mrs. Dash is a lifesaver - and this looks delicious! Also, is there a Mr. Dash? I mean, she's married, right? That's why it's Mrs. and not Ms.? One of life's great mysteries, I suppose.

      Reply
    26. Karyn Bernard (French Charming) says

      November 18, 2010 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Sweet Friend,

      I'm glad you and your hubby split the chores...my man stinks at cleaning...but then I stink at cooking. I absolutely love this and I'm printing it to add to my collection of your amazing recipes..."The Italian" loves cooking your recipes and I love eating them!!

      xoxo
      Karyn

      Reply
    27. Louanne says

      November 18, 2010 at 10:21 am

      What a perfect fall meal, Faith. The husband would go nuts for this (me, too, of course!)

      Reply
    28. Chiara says

      November 18, 2010 at 9:14 am

      wow, look at that! It's cold and rainy here today, I wish I could dig into some of that beef and veggies!

      Reply
    29. Krista says

      November 18, 2010 at 8:59 am

      I love meals that you can "set & forget". Coming in the door to a meal that's ready is just like ordering out!

      Reply
    30. Victoria says

      November 18, 2010 at 8:25 am

      Ooooh, love the flavors in the sauce, and I agree that Tamari probably imparts a really great flavor!

      Reply
    31. Carol says

      November 18, 2010 at 8:08 am

      I could just smell it, looks so good. I love a nice, hearty meal like that! Would go over big at my house!

      Reply
    32. Mary says

      November 18, 2010 at 7:44 am

      What a wonderful post. Your luscious stew is beautiful to look at and I'm sure it is delicious as well. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

      Reply
    33. My Carolina Kitchen says

      November 18, 2010 at 5:37 am

      It's a great time for braises. I too like a dash of soy sauce or tamari in beef stews. Gives them a little uumph.
      Sam

      Reply
    34. Julie M. says

      November 18, 2010 at 5:11 am

      My husband would really love this dish. He\'s a huge meat eater! Your pictures are so perfect as well. It\'s definitely a perfect cold weather dish.

      Reply
    35. coco says

      November 18, 2010 at 4:00 am

      fantastic dish! It looks like restaurant dish.. so pretty and so delicious!!! :D

      Reply
    36. Joanne says

      November 18, 2010 at 5:33 am

      As much as I am not a big meat eater, there's little that comforts me more than a nice piece of fall-apart beef cooked to perfect and deeply flavored by stewing in a lovely spice and herb mix. Like this. Beautiful.

      Reply
    37. Beth says

      November 18, 2010 at 2:56 am

      Bookmarked. Because of some work we're doing in our kitchen, I'll be using my crockpot a lot. I can't wait to try this one!

      Reply
    38. Heavenly Housewife says

      November 18, 2010 at 3:33 am

      This is what I call "man food", its a total hubby pleaser. Great recipe :D
      *kisses* HH

      Reply
    39. Cara says

      November 18, 2010 at 1:03 am

      I couldn't agree with your words more.
      It's exactly how I feel about cooking.
      I am entertaining a small group of 10 people on Sat. and am so excited to cook them up a good home-cooked meal, which is extra special to foreigners living here in Korea, as most of them do not cook for themselves. It will be a nice treat for them and it makes me so happy.

      Reply
    40. Katerina says

      November 18, 2010 at 12:57 am

      I know what you mean when it comes to cooking comfortable meals. I make this too in a little different way and serve it with mashed potatoes. It is beyond words. I like your version too. Next time I will try to use some of the ingredients you used in this one.

      Reply
    41. Maria @ Scandifoodie says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:50 pm

      That is such a lovely dish!

      Reply
    42. Rosa says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:30 pm

      Un wonderful dish!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    43. Carolyn Jung says

      November 17, 2010 at 11:01 pm

      Now, THAT is exactly what I want on a blustery evening like tonight. YUM!

      Reply
    44. Anna Johnston says

      November 17, 2010 at 10:07 pm

      Yep, this one would work great in the crockpot for sure Faith ;)

      Reply
    45. Honey @ honeyandsoy says

      November 17, 2010 at 9:47 pm

      30 minutes! I'm keeping this for a crockpot meal one day. It looks so delicious and hearty.

      Reply
    46. Nutmeg Nanny says

      November 17, 2010 at 9:39 pm

      Such a great looking meal! This would be perfect for all these cold NY days :)

      Reply
    47. Swathi says

      November 17, 2010 at 7:04 pm

      Faith,

      This look like a ultimate comfort food which need only some sides.

      Reply
    48. Elpi says

      November 17, 2010 at 6:49 pm

      My nanny usually cooked this food. I really miss this since I got married I stayed in my wife's house and we usually eat canned foods.

      Reply
    49. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says

      November 17, 2010 at 6:14 pm

      Hehe Faith, we are always so similar with both of our beef stories today! This looks wonderful! :D

      Reply

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