Name: Braised Beef
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Yield: 10–12 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. boneless beef short ribs or Denver steaks; 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp. (or more) canola or vegetable oil; 5 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 cup red or white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cups (or more) beef or chicken stock; 4 dried bay leaves

Pot of braised Beef breakfast hash with eggs and a side salad on a counter.

This simple braise is a weeknight savior. Make a big batch and stash it in the fridge or freezer to turn into stews, tacos, hashes, sandwiches, soups, and more in the weeks to come.

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