Rosemary Braised Beef with Sweet Potato Mash & Green Beans

What You’re Making

Tender, fall-apart beef braised in a savory tomato-onion sauce with rosemary, served alongside creamy sweet potato mash and crisp green beans.

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the Braised Beef

• 500–600 g beef chuck or brisket, cut into large chunks

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 carrot, grated or thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 cup beef broth (or water)

• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes (optional for a deeper sauce)

• 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Sweet Potato Mash

• 2 medium sweet potatoes

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream

• Salt to taste

For the Green Beans

• 150–200 g green beans

• 1 tsp olive oil or butter

• Pinch of salt

• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

2. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.

3. Sear all sides until browned — this builds flavor.

4. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 2: Build the Sauce

1. In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook until soft and golden.

2. Add garlic and carrot; sauté until fragrant.

3. Stir in tomato paste and let it caramelize for 30 seconds.

4. Add rosemary, soy/Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes.

5. Return the beef to the pot, making sure it’s mostly submerged.

Step 3: Braise Until Tender

1. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for 2–2.5 hours, or until the beef shreds easily.
   (Alternatively: bake at 150°C / 300°F for the same amount of time.)

2. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

3. Remove rosemary sprigs before serving.

Step 4: Make the Sweet Potato Mash

1. Peel and chop sweet potatoes.

2. Boil until soft (about 12–15 minutes).

3. Drain and mash with butter, milk/cream, and salt.

4. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Cook the Green Beans

1. Trim the ends of the green beans.

2. Blanch for 2–3 minutes in boiling water, then drain.

3. Toss with olive oil/butter, salt, and pepper.

4. Keep slightly crisp for the best texture.

Step 6: Plate the Dish

1. Spoon a generous amount of sweet potato mash onto the plate.

2. Add a serving of braised beef with onions and sauce.

3. Place green beans on the side.

4. Garnish with fresh rosemary if desired.

Optional Upgrades

• Add red wine to the braising liquid for deeper flavor.

• Mix garlic into the sweet potato for extra aroma.

• Finish green beans with lemon zest for freshness.