Red Wine, Burnt Onion & Slow Cooked Beef with Creamy Parmesan Butter Beans

Ingredients

• 2 lb grass-fed beef chuck or brisket (cut into large chunks)
• 6 shallots or onions (halved; used for the 'burnt onion' base)
• 3 potatoes (large, chopped into chunks)
• 3 carrots (chopped into thick rounds)
• 1 cup red wine (dry red wine like Cabernet or Merlot)
• 3 cup beef bone broth (rich in glycine for nervous system support)
• 3 sprig fresh rosemary (whole sprigs for braising)
• 2 can butter beans (15 oz cans, drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 tbsp butter (for the creamy beans)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. 2

   In a large oven-proof Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the halved shallots or onions cut-side down and cook without moving until they are deeply charred and 'burnt' on the bottom. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Season the beef chunks generously with salt and pepper. In the same pot, sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

4. 4

   Deglaze the pot by pouring in the red wine, scraping up all the browned bits (fond) from the bottom. Let the wine simmer for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Return the beef and charred onions to the pot. Add the chopped potatoes, carrots, and rosemary sprigs.

6. 6

   Pour in the beef bone broth until the ingredients are mostly submerged. Bring to a light simmer on the stove.

7. 7

   Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Slow cook for 4 hours, or until the beef is completely tender and falling apart.

8. 8

   Near the end of the cooking time, prepare the beans. In a saucepan, warm the butter beans with a splash of broth or water, butter, and the grated parmesan. Stir until creamy and well-combined.

9. 9

   Serve the slow-cooked beef and vegetables over a generous scoop of the creamy parmesan butter beans, ensuring you get plenty of the red wine sauce.

Notes

This recipe is specifically designed for meal prep; the flavors deepen significantly after a day or two in the fridge. To reheat, simply warm on the stove or in the microwave with an extra splash of broth if needed.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• beef
• meal-prep
• comfort food
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• dinner