Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef shoulder
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides.
- Add onions and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in apple cider and add thyme and bay leaves.
- Cover and braise in the oven for 3-4 hours, until tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or over noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150