By: Kristi Goode
Ingredients:
2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon oregano
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Toss beef with salt and pepper.
2. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches; remove with a slotted spoon.
3. In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, parsnips and carrots; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, wine, bay leaves, oregano and beef; bring to a boil.
Bake, covered, 1-1/2 hours. Stir in beans; bake, covered, 30-40 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves.