Seared beef slowly braised with carrots and onion until tender, served with a gravy made from its own juices. A high-protein weekend dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef dry and rub all over with salt and pepper; tie it in a few places with kitchen string so it keeps its shape.
- 2
Heat the olive oil and 15 g of the butter in a heavy pot over high heat. Sear the beef for 8-10 minutes, turning, until browned on all sides.
- 3
Cut the carrots into large chunks and quarter the onion. Add the vegetables, whole garlic cloves, bay leaf and water and bring to a boil.
- 4
Cover and cook over the lowest heat for 1.5-2 hours, turning the meat occasionally, until a fork slides in easily.
- 5
Rest the beef on a board for 10 minutes; set the vegetables aside and strain the cooking liquid.
- 6
For the gravy, melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan, add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the strained liquid and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick.
- 7
Remove the string and slice the beef thinly; serve with the carrots and onion, with the gravy poured over.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 506 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 39 g |
Similar recipes
Main dishesMediumPottery Kebab (Testi Kebab)
Cappadocian kebab of beef and lamb slow-cooked for hours in a sealed clay pot with mushrooms, tomatoes and peppers in their own juices. Traditionally served by breaking the pot at the table.
Main dishesMediumTirit
A beloved dish of Konya and Bursa: toasted bread soaked in broth, topped with shredded lamb, garlic yogurt and sizzling butter with red pepper flakes.
Main dishesMediumTire Kofte
The famous meatballs of Tire, İzmir: grilled kofte on crisp bread cubes with tomato sauce, yogurt and sizzling butter, served with charred peppers and tomatoes.
Main dishesEasyTofu Stir-Fry
Pan-fried tofu cubes tossed with onion, colorful peppers and mushrooms in soy sauce and finished with toasted sesame. A vegan, high-protein main course.
Main dishesMediumTokat Kebab
Tokat's famous kebab of lamb leg and ribs slow-roasted with eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and whole garlic, served on bread that soaks up the juices. An oven-style version.
Main dishesEasyTuna Avocado Bowl
Tuna, avocado, cucumber, corn and red onion over cooked rice, with a lemon, soy and olive oil dressing and sesame seeds. A quick, filling, high-protein bowl.
Main dishesEasyTuna Wrap
A creamy tuna and corn filling made with Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, rolled in tortillas with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and red onion. A no-cook, high-protein lunch.
Main dishesEasyGrilled Tuna Steak
Thick tuna steaks marinated in olive oil and lemon, seared on a grill pan and left slightly pink inside. A light, high-protein main course.