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Delicious Tuscan Beef Casserole – Rustic, Hearty, and Full of Flavor

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Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with tomatoes, red wine, and Tuscan herbs in a hearty, rustic casserole. Comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 cup red wine

  • 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth

  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or 1/2 tsp dried)

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

  • Pat beef dry, season, and brown in olive oil in batches. Set aside.

  • In same pot, sauté onion, carrot, and celery until soft. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.

  • Deglaze with red wine. Add crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir well.

  • Return beef to pot. Add herbs and bay leaf.

  • Cover and bake for 2.5–3 hours until beef is tender.

  • Let rest 10 minutes, remove bay leaf, and serve.

Notes

For slow cooker: Combine browned beef and sautéed vegetables in cooker. Cook on low 7–8 hours.

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