Spice Rubbed Braised Beef #SundaySupper

When the weather gets cooler and the leaves have begun to change... it's time for those dishes that warm you from the inside out. This week's Sunday Supper theme is Warming Trends... and we are all sharing those dishes that warm us up when it's getting colder outside.

I fell in love with braising the last couple of years... and as a result, the use of my French oven goes into heavy rotation once we get into fall. Nothing like putting a dish together and allowing it to simmer and do it's magic all afternoon on the weekend. The house smells amazing and the meat becomes so tender that you would never consider putting a knife on the table when you are ready to eat.

We recently re-started our Dinner Club group - just 2 other couples and us - because we wanted to get back to trying new recipes. This first get together was to bring together comfort foods, because I was craving braised beef. The recipe I decided to try was from My Recipes and had a blend of spices that I knew would make the dish sing.

This is one of those dishes that you keep going back for a little bit more and a little bit more because the flavors keep calling to you. It is ideal when served with mashed potatoes and some crusty bread (yes a carb-fest!) to soak up that sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about this dish again!

You know you will want to give this dish a try during those cold days in the Winter when the idea of going outside is simply not appealing.

Spice Rubbed Braised Beef

Recipe Adapted from: MyRecipes.com

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon half sharp paprika
  
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  
• 3 pounds boneless chuck rust, trimmed of excess fat
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1 cup chopped onion
  
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, undrained
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  

Cooking Directions

1. Combine paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, mustard and ground red pepper; then rub all over the roast. Place in a large ziploc bag for at least 1 hour, but overnight is ideal to ensure the beef is infused with the spices.
   
   
2. Heat a large Dutch (or French) oven over medium heat; add olive oil and when hot, add onion, crushed red pepper and minced garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring. To the onion mixture add: crushed tomatoes, water, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, red wine vinegar and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and black pepper an stir.
   
   
3. While sauce is simmering, preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
   
   
4. Add the roast to the pan, cover and bake for 2 and a half hours.
   

Now, head on over and check out the rest of the Warming Trends recipes from the rest of the #SundaySupper bloggers!

Beverages

• Drunken Pumpkin Spice Latte by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Hot Mulled Caramel Apple Sangria by The Crumby Cupcake
• Mexican Atole by Curious Cuisiniere
• Percolator Punch by Love and Confections
• Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate by Seduction in the Kitchen
• Warm Spiked Apple Cider by Gluten Free Crumbley

Desserts

• Apple Pear Crisp by The Freshman Cook
• Apple Sticky Toffee Pudding by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• Bananas Foster by Pies and Plots
• Chocolate Hazelnut Lava Cake by Brunch with Joy
• Fudge Pudding Cake by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Honeycrisp Apple Tart by The Redhead Baker
• Pumpkin Cheesecake in Pumpkins by Desserts Required
• Warm Cardamom Rice Pudding by Fearless Dining

Main Dishes and Soups

• Beef Brats and Beans Soup by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Beef Pot Pie with Herbed Biscuits by From Gate to Plate
• Best Ever White Bean and Mushroom Soup by Pancake Warriors
• Braised Venison with Plums by Food Lust People Love
• Butternut Squash Chili by Amee's Savory Dish
• Butternut Squash Risotto with Fried Sage by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Carbonnade Flamande by Tara's Multicultural Table
• Classic Italian Meat Sauce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Creamy Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Creamy Chickpea Soup by The Food Hunter's Guide to Cuisine
• Creamy Stove-Top Alfredo with Bacon and Butternut Squash by Peaceful Cooking
• Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Noodles by Confessions of a Cooking Diva
• Curry Debal by Palatable Pastime
• Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup Copycat by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
• French Onion Soup by Grumpy's Honeybunch
• Gingered Butternut Squash Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
• Hearty Turkey Lentil Soup by A Gouda Life
• Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup by Party Food and Entertaining
• Mango Habanero Sauce by What Smells So Good?
• Oxtail Stew by Nosh My Way
• Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Maple Frosting by Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch
• Red Lentil Soup by My San Francisco Kitchen
• Roasted Squash Soup by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Salsa Verde Turkey Enchilada Casserole by Food Done Light
• Slow Cooker English Roast by Wholistic Woman
• Slow Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh by Caroline's Cooking
• Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Mushroom Gravy by Feeding Big
• Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili by Renee's Kitchen Adventures
• Spice Rubbed Braised Beef by FamFriendsFood
• Spicy Meatball Tortilla Soup by The Weekend Gourmet
• Sweet Potato and Bacon Soup by Cooking Chat
• Sweet Potato Soup with Apples by Healing Tomato
• Turkey Chipotle Chili by The Complete Savorist
• Tuscan White Bean Soup with Ham by Big Bear's Wife

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