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A rich and thick sauce, perfect with pappardelle or creamy polenta. The beef chuck slowly simmers in the oven for tender, shredded meat.

A rich and thick sauce, perfect with pappardelle or creamy polenta. The beef chuck slowly simmers in the oven for tender, shredded meat.
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). In a Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef blocks generously with salt and pepper and brown them on all sides. Remove the meat and set aside.
In the remaining fat, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the Dutch oven well to release the cooking juices. Let reduce by half.
Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, and rosemary. Return the meat to the Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer, cover, and bake for about 3h30 to 4h00.
Remove the Dutch oven from the oven. Remove the herbs (bay leaves and rosemary). Using two forks, shred the meat directly into the sauce. Mix well.