Italian beef in tomato sauce
6 servings
120 minutes
Italian-style beef in tomato sauce is a true embodiment of Mediterranean flavor. This recipe hails from sunny Italy, where the simplicity of ingredients combines with rich, deep aromas. Tender brisket marinated in white wine and rosemary gains a robust taste, while the tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and olives adds a harmonious sweet-sour note to the dish. Sautéed to a golden crust, the beef simmers in the aromatic sauce, filling the kitchen with warm Italian notes. This dish pairs perfectly with pasta or polenta and reveals its flavors beautifully alongside a glass of red wine. Italian-style beef is a cozy dinner that transports you to the narrow streets of Tuscany, where taste and love for good food reign.
1
Cut the meat into large pieces, about 3x4 cm.
2
Soak the meat in white wine and rosemary, marinate for 1 hour.
- Dry white wine: 200 ml
- Rosemary: 3 stems
3
Drain the marinade but leave the rosemary in the meat, and dry the meat. Heat oil in a pan over high heat and add the meat. Sauté it on all sides while stirring intensively.
- Olive oil: 40 ml
4
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a pot, add tomatoes for 2-3 minutes, and then remove them.
- Tomatoes: 800 g
5
Peel the tomatoes and grate them or chop them with a blender.
6
Crush garlic into the tomatoes, finely chop basil, add halved pitted olives and thyme.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Basil: 10 g
- Pitted olives: 60 g
- Dried thyme: 3 g
7
Pour the sauce over the meat, season to taste with salt, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until cooked.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon