This hearty Sauteed Beef Sauce is a robust, flavorful condiment perfect for enhancing simple dishes. It combines tender beef chuck with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and garlic, simmered in dry red wine and veal stock. The addition of fresh spinach, ripe olives, and classic herbs like thyme and rosemary creates a deep, complex flavor profile. The salt pork adds a subtle smokiness and richness that ties all the ingredients together. This sauce is ideal served over polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. It’s a comforting, home-style meal that brings warmth to the table. Great for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers bold taste with minimal effort.
Sauteed Beef Sauce
Description
This hearty Sauteed Beef Sauce is a robust, flavorful condiment perfect for enhancing simple dishes. It combines tender beef chuck with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and garlic, simmered in dry red wine and veal stock. The addition of fresh spinach, ripe olives, and classic herbs like thyme and rosemary creates a deep, complex flavor profile. The salt pork adds a subtle smokiness and richness that ties all the ingredients together. This sauce is ideal served over polenta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, home-style meal that brings warmth to the table. Great for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe delivers bold taste with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the salt pork into small cubes and the beef into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, saute the salt pork over medium heat until crisp and fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
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Add the beef pieces and brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary, about 8 minutes total.
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Add the onions and carrots to the pot; saute until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Add the veal stock, water, tomatoes, olives, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 45 minutes.
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Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1070.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 33.0g51%
- Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
- Cholesterol 333.2mg112%
- Sodium 2486.5mg104%
- Total Carbohydrate 99.6g34%
- Dietary Fiber 34.5g138%
- Sugars 14.8g
- Protein 93.6g188%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
