Braising
A slow, moist-heat cooking method using a small amount of liquid with a tight-fitting lid. Perfect for less tender cuts.
Is there anything that can bring back memories of time passed like a pot roast? Make a simple, slow cooked weeknight meal that can foster memories that are passed down through generations.
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A Step by Step Guide to Braising Beef
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Beef is a nutritional powerhouse in a smaller package than other protein foods. Apart from being a great source of protein, it would take 8 ounces of cooked chicken breast to eat the same amount of iron as in just 3 ounces of beef, and nearly 7 times (20 ounces) the amount of chicken to get the same amount of zinc in a serving of beef!1
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Step: 01: Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 325°F. -
Step: 02: Season beef
Season beef with salt and pepper or your favorite spices. -
Step: 03: Brown beef
Heat Dutch oven to medium heat and brown beef on both sides. -
Step: 04: Add ingredients
Pour in a small amount of liquid and add additional spices and ingredients. -
Step: 05: Cook
Cover and cook in oven for 3-4 hours or until beef is fork tender.
Tip
Braise in a slow cooker for 4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. -
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Cooking Time Guide
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All cook times are based on beef removed directly from the refrigerator.
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Arm Roast (boneless)
Thickness/Weight
2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs.
Cooking Time
1 3/4-2 3/4 hours
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Blade Roast (boneless)
Thickness/Weight
2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs.
Cooking Time
2 1/4-3 1/4 hours
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Shoulder Roast (boneless)
Thickness/Weight
2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs.
Cooking Time
2 1/4-3 1/4 hours
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Short Ribs (boneless)
Thickness/Weight
1 1/2 lbs.
Cooking Time
1 3/4-2 1/2 hours
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Short ribs (bone-in)
Thickness/Weight
2 1/2- 2 3/4 lbs.
Cooking Time
1 3/4-2 1/2 hours
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Bottom Round Roast (boneless)
Thickness/Weight
3-4 lbs.
Cooking Time
2 1/2-3 1/2 hours
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Rump Roast (boneless)
Thickness/Weight
3-4 lbs.
Cooking Time
2 1/2-3 1/2 hours
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Bottom Round Steak (boneless)
Thickness/Weight
3/4-1 inch
Cooking Time
1 1/4-1 1/2 hours
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Thickness/Weight
1-1 1/2 inches
Cooking Time
1 1/2-1 3/4 hours
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Brisket
Thickness/Weight
2 1/2-3 1/2 lbs.
Cooking Time
2 1/2-3 hours
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