Ingredients

  • 1 14 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 ounces frozen pearl onions, thawed
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups hearty red wine
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 celery root, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 12 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 12 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Wine braised beef:.
  • Heat oven 350 degrees.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a dutch oven on high.
  • Brown beef on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high, add carrots, onions and garlic.
  • Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  • Add wine, stock, tomato paste and rosemary and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, place in oven and braise at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is knife tender and sauce thickens.
  • Celery Root Puree:.
  • Meanwhile, place celery root , potatoes and garlic in a liddle pot, covering with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered until veggies are tender, 25-30 minutes.
  • Drain; puree in blender with milk until smooth.
  • (add more milk is necessary).
  • Season with salt.
  • Serve braised beef and sauce on top of the celery root puree.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.