Braised Beef with Root Vegetables

Braised Beef with Root Vegetables: Tender, Nourishing Comfort

When you crave a meal that truly nourishes the soul, look to this Braised Beef with Root Vegetables recipe. The slow-and-low cooking method transforms humble ingredients into a deeply flavorful, tender, and incredibly satisfying dish. We use Simply Halal Beef Bone Broth as the foundation. Therefore, your comfort food also works hard for your health.

The Magic of Slow-Cooked Braised Beef

Braiding is more than just cooking; it’s a process of tenderization. The three-hour, low-temperature cook time achieves two significant things. First, it breaks down the tough connective tissue in the brisket, rendering the beef unbelievably tender and easy to slice. Second, and most importantly, the extended simmer extracts maximum collagen from the bone broth base. Consequently, this heat-induced process converts the collagen into gelatin, which thickens the sauce and infuses the meat with joint-supporting proteins *. The result is a richer flavor and enhanced nutritional profile.

Healthy Root Vegetable Benefits

This hearty recipe features a trio of powerhouse root vegetables: carrots, onions, and parsnips. These vegetables, for example, offer far more than flavor; they deliver essential dietary fiber and vital antioxidants. Parsnips, in particular, provide a unique, subtle sweetness that balances the savory beef, and similarly, they offer crucial vitamins, including Vitamin C. Meanwhile, the fiber content from all the root vegetables aids digestive regularity and helps stabilize blood sugar levels *. The slow braising technique allows these vegetables to soften, absorbing the rich beef and broth flavors, thus contributing to the final, velvety texture of the sauce.

Collagen Synergy for Joint Support

The combination of the brisket’s natural proteins and the collagen-rich Simply Halal Beef Bone Broth creates a potent synergy. As the collagen breaks down, it lubricates the meat and forms a luscious sauce. Ultimately, consuming this gelatinous broth supports joint health and may assist in recovery from activity-related pain *. In conclusion, this Braised Beef with Root Vegetables is not just a hearty dinner; it is a delicious investment in your long-term mobility and wellness.

Braised Beef with Root Vegetables

A hearty and tender halal beef brisket slow-braised with Simply Halal Beef Bone Broth and root vegetables for a nourishing, comforting meal.

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Course: Main Dish (or Dinner/Lunch)

Cuisine: French

Keyword: beef, braised, halal

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 430kcal

Author: Chef Maher Fawaz

Cost: $18

Equipment

• Dutch Oven
• Chef’s Knife
• Cutting Board
• Tongs

Ingredients

Broth Base

• 3 scoops (54g) Simply Halal Beef Bone Broth (reconstituted in 3 cups hot water as base)

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs halal beef brisket, seasoned
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 parsnips, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp oil
• black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot over medium-high; sear beef on all sides (5 minutes).
• Add chopped onion, carrots, and parsnips around the beef.
• Pour in reconstituted broth and add bay leaves. Season with black pepper.
• Cover and braise in oven for 3 hours until tender. Slice and serve with vegetables.

Notes

 

Why this works?

The broth’s collagen tenderizes the brisket while root vegetables like carrot and parsnip enhance the dish’s natural sweetness for a balanced, hearty flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg