Beef Brasato with Beans and Greens
Try this beef Country-Style Ribs recipe today. Ribs are braised in an Italian-style broth and served with Cannellini Beans, kale, spinach, and a bright tomato salsa. You're Italian grandmother would be proud.
Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 26
Ingredients
Italian Tomato Salsa
Garnish:
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325° F. Season beef Boneless Country-Style Ribs with 1 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in large Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Evenly brown ribs; set aside. Add 1-1/2 cups onions, carrots, and celery; cook 5 minutes until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook 1 to 2 minutes until browned bits attached are dissolved. Add broth, marinara, rosemary, bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and salt; stirring until combined. Return beef to Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover tightly and place in oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare Italian Tomato Salsa. Combine tomatoes and basil in medium bowl. Stir in oil; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 3
Combine bread crumbs and butter in small bowl; toss to coat. Place on shallow-rimmed baking pan. Place in 325° F oven for 7 to 10 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden brown and toasted.
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Step 4
Heat medium nonstick skillet on medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add remaining 1/2 cup onions and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently. Add beans and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook 8 minutes until heated through. Keep warm.
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Step 5
Remove beef from Dutch oven and pull into bite-sized pieces; skim the fat and discard. Strain braising liquid, pressing vegetables to extract liquid. Reserve 1/4 cup braising liquid, pouring remainder over beef; keep warm.
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Step 6
Add spinach and kale to large bowl. Pour reserved 1/4 cup braising liquid over greens and stir, allowing greens to wilt. Divide greens among 4 plates. Top with prepared beans and beef, Ladle additional braising liquid over beef and season with salt and pepper, as desired. Top with Italian Tomato Salsa, bread crumbs and parmesan, as desired.
Cooking Tip: You may wilt spinach and kale in nonstick skillet over medium heat coated with cooking spray for 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Information
786 Calories
11.3g SAT FAT
44g PROTEIN
8.7 mg IRON
8.2 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 786 Calories; 277.2 Calories from fat; 30.8g Total Fat (11.3 g Saturated Fat; 1.3 g Trans Fat; 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 15.9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 92 mg Cholesterol; 1917 mg Sodium; 65 g Total Carbohydrate; 17 g Dietary Fiber; 44 g Protein; 8.7 mg Iron; 965 mg Potassium; 4.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.7 mcg Vitamin B12; 8.2 mg Zinc; 28 mcg Selenium; 94.1 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Potassium, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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