Spezzatino di Manzo

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and still flavorful.

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.

Season beef chuck with salt and black pepper.

Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove beef and set aside; add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot.

Cook vegetables until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.

Return beef to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, until beef is tender and falls apart easily.

Remove bay leaves and herbs; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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