Tuscan Beef Casserole Delight Recipe
This hearty Tuscan Beef Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender beef with flavorful vegetables and herbs, perfect for impressing guests. It's slow-cooked to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup grape juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into thirds
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup cooked cannellini beans
- for garnish fresh basil leaves
- for serving grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Remove the browned beef and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery for about 5 minutes until tender, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Deglaze the pot with grape juice, scraping the bottom to lift browned bits, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, then return the beef and add green beans, mushrooms, and cannellini beans.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and bake in the oven for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh basil and served with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.