Wine Braised Beef & Goat Cheese Crostini

Gently braised beef in a rich red wine sauce and mushrooms served with creamy goat cheese on top of golden and crunchy crostini. I'm calling this crostini THE appetizer recipe of the Fall season!

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(Part 1) How to Make Braised Beef Chuck Roast?

Ingredients you'll need:

• 3 lb. Chuck Roast, sliced into 3-4" pieces
• 1 tbsp. EACH: Salt + Black Pepper
• 3 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1/2 Sweet Onion, finely diced
• 1 lb. Cremini Mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
• 3 Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced or minced
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 2 tbsp. Fresh Thyme Sprigs
• 3 cups Red Wine
• 1 cup Beef Stock

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(Part 2 / Cont'd) How to Make Braised Beef Chuck Roast?

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Heat up a large deep skillet (oven-safe) over medium high heat with the olive oil.
3. Season the chuck roast with the salt and black pepper on all sides.
4. Add the seasoned chuck roast pieces to the heated skillet to sear for 2-3 minutes untouched on each side, until well-browned.

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(Part 2 / Cont'd) How to Make Braised Beef Chuck Roast?

5. Add the sliced mushrooms, diced onions, garlic, and tomato paste. Try to stir all ingredients together best you can.
6. Add the bay leaves, thyme sprigs, beef stock, and red wine.
7. Cover the skillet with a lid.
8. Transfer to the preheated oven to finish cooking for 2 to 2.5 hours.
9. The meat should shred very easily with two forks when ready.

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How to Make Braised Beef Crostini?

1. Preheat the oven to BROIL.
2. Slice the baguette into 1/2" slices, place on a large sheet pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the crostini.
3. Broil for 1-3 minutes on each side, until lightly golden.
4. Rub one side of the crostini with the whole garlic clove.
5. Spread a generous slather of the goat cheese over each crostini.
6. Add the shredded beef on top and garnish with fresh thyme leaves to enjoy!

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How to Store Leftover Braised Beef? How to Reheat?

Store leftover braised beef in an airtight container with lid in the fridge up to 4 days.

To reheat and retain quality of the meat, add a little olive oil or 1/4 cup beef stock. Place in the oven in a pan with a cover to reheat for 20-25 minutes, or on the stovetop in a saucepan with lid for 8-10 minutes.

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Can Braised Beef Crostini be Made in Advance?

The key to keeping crostini from getting soggy you really need to brush them with olive oil before toasting to act as a barrier to moisture. The goat cheese in this case will also act as a barrier.

The Braised Beef can be made in advance! But ultimately, I recommend assembling the crostini right before serving for optimal texture and flavors.

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I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL

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