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Red Wine Roast Beef: A Comfort Food Classic with Rich, Savory Flavor
Learn how to make a tender and flavorful red wine roast beef with a rich homemade sauce. Perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, and special occasions.
Few meals are as comforting and satisfying as a slow-cooked roast beef. Add a generous splash of red wine, and this classic dish transforms into something truly special. The wine helps tenderize the meat while creating a rich, flavorful sauce that elevates the entire meal.
Whether you’re preparing a Sunday family dinner, hosting guests, or simply craving a hearty homemade meal, this Red Wine Roast Beef recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Why Cook Roast Beef with Red Wine?
Red wine adds depth and complexity to the cooking liquid, blending beautifully with beef broth, herbs, and vegetables. As the roast slowly cooks, the wine reduces and concentrates, creating a savory sauce packed with flavor.
Dry red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, or Pinot Noir are excellent choices. The key is to use a wine you would enjoy drinking.
Red Wine Roast Beef Recipe
Ingredients
For the Roast
- 3–5 pound beef chuck roast, top sirloin roast, or top round roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
For the Braising Liquid
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
Directions
Step 1: Season the Beef
Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
Step 2: Sear the Roast
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy roasting pan over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until a deep golden-brown crust forms, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set aside.
Step 3: Build the Flavor Base
Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
Pour in the red wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the wine to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Slow Roast
Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth and bay leaves. The liquid should come about halfway up the roast.
Cover and place in a preheated 325°F oven.
Cook until fork-tender:
- 3-pound roast: 2½ to 3 hours
- 4-pound roast: 3 to 3½ hours
- 5-pound roast: 3½ to 4 hours
Step 5: Create the Sauce
Remove the roast and tent loosely with foil. Strain the cooking liquid and return it to the pot.
Simmer until reduced by approximately one-third. For a thicker gravy, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water, then stir into the sauce until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Internal Temperature and Resting Guidelines
For the most accurate results, use an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast.
- Rare: 120–125°F
- Medium-rare: 130–135°F
- Medium: 140–145°F
- Well-done: 160°F and above
Keep in mind that the internal temperature may rise by 5–10°F while the roast rests.
After cooking, allow the roast to rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing. Resting helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
Serving Suggestions
This hearty roast pairs beautifully with:
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Roasted baby potatoes
- Buttered green beans
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Fresh crusty bread
- Yorkshire pudding
The rich red wine sauce is perfect for spooning over potatoes and vegetables.
Leftovers Are Even Better
One of the best things about roast beef is that leftovers often taste even better the next day. Thinly slice the meat for sandwiches, French dip sandwiches, wraps, or breakfast hash.
Final Thoughts
Red Wine Roast Beef combines simple ingredients with slow cooking to create a meal that feels both rustic and elegant. The combination of tender beef, aromatic herbs, vegetables, and a rich wine-infused sauce makes this recipe a timeless favorite for family dinners and special occasions alike.
The next time you’re looking for a comforting meal with impressive flavor, pour yourself a glass of red wine and let this classic roast do the rest.
Related Recipes & Further Reading
- Allrecipes – Red Wine Pot Roast Recipes
- Food Network – Roast Beef Recipes Collection
- Serious Eats – Roast Beef Techniques and Tips
- The Spruce Eats – Classic Pot Roast Recipes
- Taste of Home – Slow-Cooked Beef Recipes
- Bon Appétit – Braised Beef and Red Wine Dishes
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A Fresh Twist on Holiday Gathering and Gifting
The holiday season is a beautiful time of gathering with loved ones, making memories, giving gifts and sharing the year’s bounty with one another. This Florida Grapefruit and Apple Galette recipe combines creamy custard, tangy grapefruit and sweet apple slices in a flaky puff pastry crust for a uniquely flavorful dessert. As your friends and family come together to enjoy the merriment of the season, raise a toast with a colorful Holiday Citrus Sparkler Cocktail. Holiday gathering.
Last Updated on November 3, 2026 by Daily News Staff
A Fresh Twist on Holiday Gathering and Gifting
(Feature Impact) The holiday season is a beautiful time of gathering with loved ones, making memories, giving gifts and sharing the year’s bounty with one another.
Bring a little extra sunshine to the season by showcasing citrus fruits at your holiday table this year. This Florida Grapefruit and Apple Galette recipe combines creamy custard, tangy grapefruit and sweet apple slices in a flaky puff pastry crust for a uniquely flavorful dessert. As your friends and family come together to enjoy the merriment of the season, raise a toast with a colorful Holiday Citrus Sparkler Cocktail featuring fresh Florida Oranges.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful way to celebrate the people in your life whether they’re near or far, consider Florida Citrus Gifts, which are a fresh, flavorful source of vitamin C. You can choose from a variety of cheerful gift boxes and baskets filled with juicy, fresh-picked fruits – perfect for snacking or adding to delicious seasonal recipes – ready to brighten your loved ones’ days when they arrive on their doorsteps.
Find more holiday recipes and gift ideas at PickFLA.com.
Florida Grapefruit and Apple Galette
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12
- 3 tablespoons custard powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, milk
- 1/3 cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed Florida Grapefruit juice
- 1 roll puff pastry, about 11 ounces
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 Florida Grapefruit, zest only
- Preheat oven to 340 F.
- To make custard: Place custard powder and 2 tablespoons sugar in jug with milk then stir until fully dissolved. Add grapefruit juice and stir.
- Transfer mixture to microwave and heat 3 minutes, stopping every minute to stir, until custard is thick and smooth.
- Roll out puff pastry and use sharp knife to score 1-centimeter border around edge.
- Transfer pastry sheet to nonstick baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar for crispy, caramelized finish.
- To assemble galette: Spread custard evenly over pastry, staying within border. Layer sliced apples on top to fully cover custard. Finish by lightly sprinkling remaining sugar over apples.
- Bake 25 minutes, or until pastry is golden and crisp.
- Just before serving, zest fresh grapefruit over galette.
Holiday Citrus Sparkler Cocktail
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Orange Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 Florida Orange, zest only (no pith)
Cocktail:
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed Florida Orange juice
- 1 ounce pomegranate juice
- 1 1/4 ounces vodka or gin
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce orange simple syrup
- ice, divided
- 1 ounce club soda, chilled
- 1 Florida Orange slice
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
- fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
- To make simple syrup: In saucepan, combine sugar, hot water and orange zest; heat 3-5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved. Set aside and let cool.
- To make cocktail: In cocktail shaker, combine orange juice, pomegranate juice, vodka or gin, lime juice and orange simple syrup. Add ice, shake and strain into tall glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda.
- Garnish with orange slice, pomegranate seeds and fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
SOURCE:
Florida Department of Citrus
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Transform Leftover Halloween Candy Into Creative Brownies
Transform Leftover Halloween Candy: Once all the trick-or-treaters have filled their pumpkin totes and the porch lights have turned off, many American households are stocked with an abundance of sweet treats in the aftermath of a successful Halloween. Make them even sweeter by using those chocolates and cookies as decorations on a tray of brownies to share with family, friends or coworkers.
Transform Leftover Halloween Candy Into Creative Brownies
(Feature Impact) Once all the trick-or-treaters have filled their pumpkin totes and the porch lights have turned off, many American households are stocked with an abundance of sweet treats in the aftermath of a successful Halloween. Make them even sweeter by using those chocolates and cookies as decorations on a tray of brownies to share with family, friends or coworkers.
Chocolatey treats work best for this recipe but the specifics are up to you. Whether you use one kind of candy for the whole tray, decorate each section with a different variety, combine them all for a flavor explosion or let the kids decide, this is a fun way to enjoy the sugary bounty. Avoid using gummy, chalky or hard candy.
You’ll add most of the candy to the top of the brownies after baking, but you can also toss a few pieces into the bottom of the pan before pouring in the batter if you’d like some extra surprises in each bite.
Find more seasonal recipe inspiration at Culinary.net.
Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies
Recipe adapted from Sarah’s Day Off
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9
- 2 cups leftover Halloween candy, chopped
- nonstick cooking spray
- 6 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate, broken into pieces
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- Transfer chopped candy pieces to container and freeze.
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray, line with parchment paper and grease again.
- In small saucepan, add baking chocolate pieces and butter. Melt slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely smooth.
- Using stand or hand mixer on medium-high speed, beat eggs, brown sugar and granulated sugar 3 minutes.
- Scrape down mixing bowl. Set speed to low and gently pour in melted chocolate and butter mixture. Increase speed to medium and beat until mixture is completely combined. Beat in salt and vanilla. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl.
- Using rubber spatula or spoon, gently fold in flour and cocoa powder until mixture is smooth. Transfer batter to prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 40-50 minutes, or until center is set. Immediately press frozen candies into top of brownies, arranging as desired.
- Refrigerate pan 2 hours, or until cool, then slice into nine equal brownies.
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NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Drops a 12-Day Advent Calendar for Holiday Baking
Nestlé Toll House is releasing its first-ever 12 Days Advent Calendar featuring new Snowflake Cookie Dough and Snowflake Morsels plus classic favorites. Drops Oct. 9, Nov. 6, and Dec. 4 for $29.99.
Holiday baking season is getting a new countdown tradition. NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® has announced its first-ever 12 Days of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Advent Calendar, a limited-edition set built to help families bake, share, and make memories in the kitchen—one surprise at a time.
Designed in the shape of a house inspired by the original Toll House Inn, the calendar is meant to sit on a countertop as part of the seasonal setup. It features 12 numbered doors that also double as festive holiday cards, with each day revealing a corresponding NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE product.
What’s inside the 12-day calendar
Instead of mini candies, this calendar leans into what the brand is known for: cookie dough and morsels. The lineup includes two new holiday innovations plus a mix of familiar favorites.
Two new holiday innovations
- NEW! NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Snowflake Morsels: Snowflake-shaped morsels designed to bake into holiday treats or sprinkle on top as a decorative finish for cookies, brownies, bark, and more.
- NEW! NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Snowflake Cookie Dough: Sugar cookie dough with snowflake-shaped morsels mixed in for a winter-ready twist.
Ten favorites and festive classics
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Santa’s Cookie Dough
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Peppermint Cocoa Cookie Dough
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolatey Flavored Football Morsels
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Artificially Flavored Morsels
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels (made with 100% real chocolate)
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Mini Morsels
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels
- NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Remix Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Why this fits the season
For STM Daily News readers, the appeal is pretty straightforward: it’s a ready-made holiday baking starter kit that also functions as a festive countertop display. It’s positioned as a way to spark new traditions—whether that’s a nightly bake-and-watch routine, a weekend cookie swap prep session, or quick treats for school and office parties.
In the announcement, Melanie Knoke, Sr. Marketing Manager at NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE, said the calendar is meant to bring the brand’s long-running “bake, share and celebrate” spirit into a new format, combining seasonal newcomers with classic staples.
How to buy it (drop dates + price)
The 12 Days of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Advent Calendar is priced at $29.99 and will be available exclusively at tollhouse.com/adventcalendar in three limited drops. Each drop goes live at 2 p.m. ET:
- October 9
- November 6
- December 4 (National Cookie Day)
Quantities are limited, and the brand notes that fans should act quickly when each drop opens.
What to watch for
Advent calendars have been expanding beyond candy into “experience” categories—beauty, coffee, and now baking ingredients. This release is a good example of that shift: it’s not just a countdown, it’s a built-in reason to get into the kitchen multiple times during the season.
For more information, NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® directs fans to VeryBestBaking.com and its social channels, including @TollHouse on Facebook.
Source (press release):
- PRNewswire — NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Launches First-Ever Advent Calendar for the Holiday Season” (Oct. 5, 2026)
Related links:
- Advent calendar purchase page: https://tollhouse.com/adventcalendar
- Brand hub / baking resources: https://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/
- Nestlé USA company info: https://www.nestleusa.com
