Slow-Braised Beef and Cherry Tomato Sauce

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Slow-Braised Beef and Cherry Tomato Sauce

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"This deeply flavored sauce has a special beefiness that only a brisket can bring. Despite being such a slowly cooked dish, the fragrant cherry tomatoes give the sauce a surprisingly bright, fresh flavor and glow." — Chef John

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add beef brisket and salt. Cook and stir until browned.
Add chicken stock, bay leaf and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, turn to low.
Place cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
Add puree to the pot. Add tomato paste. Stir to combine. Return to simmer. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours with the lid on. Uncover and cook for another hour, simmering on low.
Add tomato sauce and cream. Stir to combine. Simmer until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
Mix pasta with sauce and serve topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 4 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 05, 2012

This is like homemade Chef Boyardee! I found it a bit plain - if you saw the video, definitely spice it up as Chef John suggests. Even following his recommendations, it was still bland. I would also add a generous amount of frozen peas at the end of the cooking time, to help offse the blandness. The meat turned out great. Don't worry about the sauce being too watery - the pasta will suck it all in, and it will actually turn out a bit dry. I'll use less pasta next time.

—MICHAEL JACKSON

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 08, 2012

I tried it in a slow cooker with the brisket whole. It seems a bit watery at first. I'm hoping it will thicken up.

—Jacqueline

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Mar 18, 2012

This was really yummy! Super important to note that the actual recipe from Chef John's website calls for *prepared tomato sauce*, as in, the jar stuff...not plain tomato sauce from the can!

—Noty

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Mar 10, 2012

This was a very good recipe. Very tasty. The only time consuming part was cutting up the brisket into cubes. I will be making this one again.

—Tucker

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Mar 04, 2012

Super yummy and really easy to make. It yielded a bit more sauce than I needed but I like extra sauce when I reheat pasta dishes. Great for a group. Makes a large amount.

—nkoz406

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Apr 14, 2012

Made this exactly as the recipe was written. It was okay, but definitely not worth the $14 the brisket cost.

—Lauri L.

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Oct 13, 2012

Reminds me of something my mother used to make while we were growing up! I love this dish and usually make it on a Saturday or Sunday when I can cook it for a long period of time!

—amandajo

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Nutrition

Calories
572 kcal
29%

Carbohydrates
53 g
17%

Cholesterol
73 mg
24%

Fat
29.1 g
45%

Fiber
4.2 g
17%

Protein
26.8 g
54%

Sodium
1349 mg
54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Slow-Braised Beef and Cherry Tomato Sauce

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 572
Calories from Fat: 262

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.1g 45 %
Saturated Fat 11.2g 56 %
Cholesterol 73mg 24 %
Sodium 1349mg 54 %
** Potassium 799mg 22 %
Total Carbohydrates 53g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17 %
Protein 26.8g 54 %
** Sugars 8.4g
** Vitamin A 21 %
** Vitamin C 25 %
** Calcium 14 %
** Iron 46 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 69 %
** Vitamin B6 27 %
** Magnesium 24 %
** Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.