Braised Beef Tips in Red Wine + Video
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
French, International
Braised Beef Tips in Red Wine + Video
Description
Braising tender beef tips begins by searing them in bacon fat or olive oil until browned on all sides. After removing the beef, shallots are sautéed with brown sugar, salt, and black pepper, building a lightly caramelized base for the braising liquid. Adding dry red wine, beef broth, and fresh thyme creates a fragrant sauce that simmering reduces by half. This intensifies the flavors while balancing acidity and richness.
The final step incorporates an additional butter tablespoon melted into the sauce off heat, producing a glossy, smooth finish. Returning the cooked beef tips to the sauce coats them thoroughly and warms them through without overcooking. The tender beef retains a pleasant texture, complemented by the aromatic, silky sauce.
This dish pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes, soft polenta, or pasta, which absorb the sauce effectively. It is suitable for a comforting main course where rich flavor and tender meat are desired.
The method is straightforward, focusing on balancing savory, sweet, and acidic elements within the wine-based reduction to enhance the natural beef flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef tenderloin chopped, tips
- 1 tbsp bacon fat or olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter separated
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup red wine dry
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp thyme chopped, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Heat bacon fat or olive oil in large skillet. Add beef tips and brown on all sides. Stir often, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add one tablespoon of butter to pan over medium heat and sauté the shallots until translucent. Add the brown sugar, salt and pepper and stir. Cook 2 minutes and add the red wine, beef broth and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer and reduce by half.
- Add remaining tablespoon of butter to the reduced pan sauce and stir over low heat. Add cooked beef tips and stir to coat. Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta or pasta of choice.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from America’s Test Kitchen.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1041mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 838mg | 18% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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