Whole30 Classic Braised Beef
Dive into the comforting embrace of this Whole30 Classic Braised Beef recipe, a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for nourishing dinners around the table. The star of this recipe is a tender beef chuck roast, slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of beef broth, aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves, and a medley of wholesome vegetables including carrots, celery, and mushrooms. With hints of garlic and tomato paste adding depth, this one-pot meal is rich in flavor yet fully compliant with the Whole30 program. Whether you’re meal prepping or seeking a crowd-pleasing weekend dinner, this slow-braised masterpiece is sure to satisfy while fitting seamlessly into your healthy lifestyle. Serve with its luscious broth and fresh parsley garnish for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onion
- 4 medium carrots
- 3 large celery stalks
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef and sear all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set aside.
Peel and slice the onions. Cut the carrots into 1-inch pieces, and slice the celery stalks. Mince the garlic cloves.
In the same pot, add the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the beef broth and tomato paste, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Return the beef to the pot, and add the thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and mushrooms.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover with a lid, and transfer to the preheated oven.
Bake for approximately 3 hours or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Remove the pot from the oven and discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve the braised beef with the vegetables and broth.
Enjoy your wholesome, Whole30-approved meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 312.6 g | 401% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.7 g | 578% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 8900 mg | 387% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 271.9 g | 544% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 42.5 mg | 236% | |
| Potassium | 7369 mg | 157% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
