Description
A simple, hearty beef casserole with Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Return beef to the pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Heat through gently, do not boil after adding cream.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the simmering casserole during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute dried thyme for basil if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 120 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Tuscan Beef Casserole, beef stew, Italian beef, slow-cooked beef, comfort food