Description
Tuscan Beef Casserole Delight is a slow-cooked, hearty dish packed with tender chunks of beef, aromatic herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and rustic vegetables, offering rich Italian flavors in every bite. Perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or casserole dish over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it in batches. Set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and canned diced tomatoes.
- Return beef to the pot and pour in beef broth. Add rosemary and thyme.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 2–2.5 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
- Optional: Stir in cannellini beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Slow cooker method: After browning, transfer all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6–8 hours.
- Add potatoes or leafy greens like kale for variation.
- Freeze leftovers in portions for up to 3 months.
- Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned if desired, but simmer longer for richer flavor.
- Thicken sauce by uncovering for the last 30 minutes or adding a cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
