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orange ginger turmeric beef

Ginger, Orange & Turmeric Shredded Beef

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This ginger orange and turmeric shredded beef is a freezer friendly braised beef recipe made with chuck roast, fresh ginger, orange, and warming spices. Tender, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 lb chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 –6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 inches fresh ginger grated
  • 1 Orange (for zest & juice)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 2 cups bone broth or chicken stock

Instructions

  • Pat the chuck roast dry and season both sides with kosher salt
  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat and sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, then remove and set aside
  • In the same pot, cook the diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute
  • Stir in tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, and turmeric and cook for another minute
  • Stir in grated ginger, orange zest, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos.
  • Pour in broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom
  • Return the beef to the pot, making sure the liquid comes about ⅔ up the sides
  • Cover and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 3½–4 hours until fork tender
  • (Keep covered for the first 2 hours, then uncover slightly if you want the sauce to reduce)
  • Let cool slightly, then shred the beef and stir it back into the sauce
  • Serve over rice with broccoli and a drizzle of coconut aminos.

Freezing & Reheating Instructions

  • Allow this meat to cool down. Then shred it and place all the meat and juices in a bag for freezing. To Reheat: Take the bag out of the freezer a few hours before you plan to cook. It may not be completely thawed, break it up and place it on a parchment lined sheet pan. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes until the meat is warmed through and some pieces have a little crisp and caramelization. Give it a stir while cooking to move this along. You could also thaw the meat completely overnight in the fridge, take it out of the fridge a couple hours before dinner, and then bake at 400 for about 15 minutes until it's warmed through and crispy.

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Notes

  • Keep covered for at least the first 2 hours, then uncover toward the end if you want the sauce to reduce.
  • Freeze with some of the sauce to keep the meat moist when reheating.
  • Coconut aminos can be swapped for soy sauce, but keep in mind that soy sauce is saltier. 
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