Cold Weather Braised Beef Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2-1/2 cups water, divided
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• Hot cooked mashed potatoes or noodles