Merlot Braised Beef Recipes

MERLOT BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 F.
• Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and place in a roasting pan that's just large enough to hold them in a single layer.
• Roast for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the wine, stock, flour, sugar and mustard in a medium-sized pot and whisk until well combined. Mix in the onion, garlic and thyme.
• Bring to a boil, boil 2 minutes and then remove from the heat.
• Once the short ribs have roasted for 30 minutes, remove from the oven and drain away the excess fat.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
• Pour the wine/stock mixture over the ribs.
• Cover and bake for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender and falling off the bone.
• Skim any fat from the surface of the ribs before serving.

MERLOT MARINATED GRILLED BEEF

Steps:

• Combine Merlot, Worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves, brown sugar and black pepper.
• Stir and add beef filets.
• Let meat marinade for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• When ready to grill steaks, heat grill.
• Place marinated beef filets on grill and cook until desired doneness.
• Serve with the rice and vegetables.
• Note: Add marinade mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a boil after meat has been removed.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Pour sauce over cooked filets.