Garlicky Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   Bring a saucepot of water to a boil, then boil the onions for 3 to 4 minutes, drain and cool.
3. 3
   Squeeze pearl the onions from the skins, pushing with root end facing away from you.
4. 4
   Pat the meat dry and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Heat the oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Add the meat and brown evenly all over, then remove to a plate and lower the heat to medium.
7. 7
   Add the butter and melt, then add the garlic and onions.
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Cook, stirring, until lightly brown, a few minutes.
10. 10
    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the wine to deglaze.
11. 11
    Add the beef, stock and tomatoes.
12. 12
    Combine and roast, covered, until tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
13. 13
    Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
14. 14
    Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring frequently.
15. 15
    Serve with the bread for mopping, and garnish with the parsley.