Ingredients
2-1/2 lbs. chuck beef
1 tbsp. salt
Black pepper
3 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. celery, diced
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
3 tbsp. tomato paste
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 c. wine or beef stock
1-1/2 c. water
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
3 dried bay leaves
Directions
Pat beef dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oilive oil in a heavy pot over high heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides until brown, then place on a plate.
Turn the burner to medium-low and add the remaining olive oil.
Add garlic and onion, saute for 2 minutes, then add the carrots and celery and saute again for 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and the beef to the pot, pour in any juice on the plate as well. Turn the heat up and bring pot to a simmer, then reduce heat just until it is bubbling very gently.
Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours or until beef is tender enough to shred.
Remove beef from pot and shred with 2 forks before returning to the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced.
Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
