Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure that will transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary feast! This Beef in Vinegar and Oil recipe is not just a meal – it's a flavor explosion that promises to tantalize your senses and impress even the most discerning food critics. With a perfect balance of tangy marinade and tender, golden-brown beef, this dish is about to become your new go-to recipe that will have everyone asking, "What's your secret?"
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped onion to create a marinade.
- Add the beef cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the meat to absorb the flavors.
- Remove the beef from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature, which helps ensure even cooking.
- Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove the beef from the marinade, reserving the liquid.
- Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the beef cubes to the hot skillet in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Sear each side until a golden-brown crust forms, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Once all beef is browned, return the meat to the skillet and pour the reserved marinade over the beef.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the liquid has reduced by half.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh chopped parsley or accompanied by rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Tips
- Marinating Magic: The key to this recipe's success is patience. Allow the beef to marinate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight, to ensure maximum flavor penetration.
- Temperature Matters: Let the beef come to room temperature before cooking to guarantee even cooking and a perfect sear.
- Searing Secrets: Pat the beef dry before searing to achieve that beautiful golden-brown crust. Wet meat will steam instead of browning.
- Batch Cooking: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing. Cook in batches to ensure each piece develops a perfect crust.
- Low and Slow: Once you've added the marinade back, simmer on low heat to break down the meat's fibers and create a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Resting is Crucial: Always let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to redistribute the juices and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious, flavor-packed sauce.Pro Tip: This recipe is incredibly forgiving and actually improves in flavor the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 658kcal
Carbohydrates: 4g
Protein: 40g
Fat: 55g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 120mg
