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BALSAMIC BRAISED BEEF WITH PEARS
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5 from 19 votes

Balsamic Braised Beef with Pears

Balsamic Braised Beef with Pears a delicious winter recipe featuring Aspen Ridge Beef! This recipe is super tender and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Britney

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chuck roast
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 onions, roughly diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 2-3 bosc pears
  • Fresh Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to chuck roast. Coat liberally and marinate uncovered in the refrigerator for at least an hour, up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven. Sear chuck roasts on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Reduce heat and add beef stock, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard. Stir together to ensure everything is combined. Add fresh thyme, bay leaves, garlic, butter, and onions.
  • Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 3 hours, until fork tender. Add pears and braise for another 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg