59 beef braise recipes

Sauerbraten meatballs: cooked beef meatballs simmered in a tangy-sweet German-style gravy thickened with crushed gingersnaps. A 30-minute weeknight riff on the slow-braised classic.

Thin beef slices wrapped around asparagus spears, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, and green onion, then braised in teriyaki sauce. Japanese-style negimaki for date night or dinner party.

Westphalian cabbage (Kohl Westfalisch) braised with tart apples, caraway seeds, and beef broth, thickened with cornstarch and finished with red wine vinegar and sugar.

Green chile pot roast with potatoes: beef brisket braised low in a roasted Cuban pepper and Hatch-style green chile gravy. Tender, Southwestern Sunday supper with russet potatoes added at the end.

Elva's carne guisada with beef chuck braised in a cumin-spiced gravy with Rotel tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Tex-Mex comfort food ready in 40 minutes.

Slow-braised shredded beef simmered with stewed tomatoes, cumin, and garlic until fork-tender. Makes 3 quarts of tender, saucy meat for tacos, burritos, and more.

Swiss steak braised low and slow with onions, garlic, and ketchup until fork-tender. A simple, old-fashioned beef dinner with just a handful of ingredients.

Sauerbraten pot roast marinated 4-10 days in malt vinegar and horseradish, then slow-braised with onions. A traditional German sour roast with tangy, fork-tender beef.

Three-ingredient foil-wrapped rump roast braised low and slow with onion soup mix and red wine. Fork-tender beef with a savory, wine-enriched pan sauce.

Moose stew braises cubed game meat with red wine, beef broth, pearl onions, carrots, and new potatoes. A Northwoods chop-house classic thickened with buttery beurre manie.

Glazed pearl onions caramelized with sugar, braised in beef stock, and finished with a splash of red wine vinegar. A sweet-and-tangy side dish using frozen pearl onions.

Roasted wild goose stuffed with apples and onions, browned under bacon, then braised in red wine and beef consomme with herbs. A classic hunter's recipe with rich pan gravy served over wild rice.

Alicha: Ethiopian mild meat stew with beef, lamb, or goat braised slow with turmeric, ginger, mustard, and caraway seeds. The yellow-gold curry that pairs with injera or rice.

Non-alcoholic red wine substitute for cooking made with water, beef stock, and vinegar. A quick three-ingredient swap that adds acidity and depth to sauces, stews, and braises.

Slow-braised beef eye of round simmered with soy sauce, dry sherry, fresh ginger, and mushrooms until fork-tender. Sliced and served over hot rice with a rich pan gravy.

Beer-braised corned beef brisket simmered low and slow with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. A hearty one-pot Irish-American classic for St. Patrick's Day or any cold-weather Sunday.