Braised Beef & Buckwheat Comfort Bowl

This Braised Beef & Buckwheat Comfort Bowl takes all the soul-warming appeal of a classic beef and barley stew and reimagines it as a completely gluten-free dinner without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. Chuck beef is seared until deeply browned, then slow-braised in a rich red wine and beef stock sauce alongside sweet caramelized onions and roasted carrots until fork-tender. In place of traditional barley, which contains gluten, we use nutty toasted buckwheat groats — naturally gluten-free despite the misleading name — simmered right in the savory braising liquid so every grain soaks up the deep, meaty flavor. The result is a hearty, one-bowl meal that's perfect for chilly evenings, meal prep, or anyone following a gluten-free diet who still craves classic comfort food. The long, slow braise breaks down the tough connective tissue in the chuck roast, yielding fall-apart tender meat, while a quick reduction of the pan juices with red wine creates a glossy, restaurant-quality sauce to spoon over the top. Serve it in deep bowls with a scattering of fresh parsley for a rustic, satisfying dinner that tastes like it simmered all day — because it did. Since this recipe relies on naturally gluten-free ingredients like beef, buckwheat groats, carrots, onions, and wine, always double check that your beef stock, tomato paste, and wine are labeled gluten-free, as cross-contamination or hidden additives can sometimes sneak gluten into processed products.

Ingredients

• 2 lbbeef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1.5 tspsalt
• 1 tspblack pepper
• 3 tbspgluten-free all-purpose flour, for dredging the beef
• 3 tbspolive oil
• 2 largeYellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 tbsptomato paste, certified gluten-free
• 1 cupDry red wine, certified gluten-free
• 4 cupGluten-free beef stock
• 4 mediumcarrots, peeled and cut into thick chunks
• 1.5 cupBuckwheat groats, rinsed
• 3 sprigsfresh thyme
• 2 leafbay leaves
• 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

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