🥩 Slow Cooked Braised Steak & Onions

🍲 The Ultimate Comfort Food with Rich Onion Gravy

Nothing beats the aroma of slow-cooked braised steak and onions simmering gently until the beef becomes irresistibly tender. This classic comfort dish features succulent chunks of beef slowly cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, herbs, and a rich savory gravy. Served over creamy mashed potatoes with sweet green peas, it’s a hearty family meal that’s both simple and unforgettable.

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🛒 Ingredients

🥩 For the Braised Steak

* 1 kg (2.2 lb) beef chuck steak, cut into large cubes

* 2 large onions, thinly sliced

* 3 garlic cloves, minced

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 2 tablespoons butter

* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

* 2 cups beef stock

* 2 tablespoons tomato paste

* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

* 1 teaspoon dried thyme

* 2 bay leaves

* Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

🥔 For Serving

* Creamy mashed potatoes

* Steamed green peas

* Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Brown the Beef

Season the beef generously with salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based pot and sear the beef in batches until deeply browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Onions

In the same pot, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft and beautifully caramelized. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

3️⃣ Build the Sauce

Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir well. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, and bay leaves. Gradually pour in the beef stock while whisking until the sauce is smooth.

4️⃣ Slow Cook

Return the browned beef to the pot and stir gently to coat in the rich onion gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for 2½–3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally and add a little extra stock if needed.

5️⃣ Prepare the Sides

While the beef finishes cooking, prepare creamy mashed potatoes and steam the green peas until tender.

6️⃣ Serve

Spoon a generous portion of mashed potatoes onto each plate, top with the slow-cooked braised steak and rich onion gravy, then finish with steamed peas and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

This comforting dish pairs perfectly with:

* 🥖 Crusty artisan bread

* 🥕 Buttered carrots

* 🥦 Steamed broccoli

* 🥬 Green beans

* 🍷 A rich red wine (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

✨ Choose beef chuck or blade steak for the most tender results.

🧅 Slowly caramelizing the onions creates a naturally sweet and flavorful gravy.

🍲 The dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

🥔 Use buttery mashed potatoes to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)

* 🔥 Calories: 560

* 💪 Protein: 42 g

* 🍞 Carbohydrates: 28 g

* 🥩 Fat: 30 g

* 🌾 Fiber: 5 g

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Minimal preparation with maximum flavor

✅ Slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender

✅ Rich, savory onion gravy everyone will love

✅ Perfect for family dinners and cozy weekends

✅ Great for meal prep and leftovers