Authentic Italian Sugo di Carne | Easy Slow-Cooked Meat Sauce

What’s the secret to the perfect Italian Sunday dinner? 🇮🇹 This rich, slow-cooked Sugo di Carne recipe is the answer! Tender, fall-apart beef chuck simmered in rich tomato passata, garlicky sautéed dandelion greens, and crispy ciabatta bruschette—perfect for cozy family dinners. Pair it with a glass of red wine and experience the heart of Italian cooking in every bite!

Tip: Save the leftover sugo for pasta the next day—it makes the perfect sauce!!

Ingredients:
For the Sugo:
2 lbs beef chuck cubes
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, cubed
2 carrots, cubed
2 bay leaves
1 bottle (24 oz) tomato passata
1/2 cup red wine
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

For the Ripassata (Dandelion Greens):
2 bundles dandelion greens
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Olive oil

For the Bruschette:
1 loaf ciabatta bread
Olive oil

For Serving:
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
2. Pour in 1/2 cup of red wine and scrape up any browned bits. Let the wine evaporate completely (about 2 minutes).
3. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir in 1 bottle of tomato passata. Fill the empty bottle with water and add it to the pot. Add bay leaves and season with salt.
5. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Trim and boil the dandelion greens in salted water until tender, then drain. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the greens and cook for 2–3 minutes.
7. Slice ciabatta, drizzle with olive oil, and toast at 400°F until golden.
8. Serve the sugo, greens, and bruschette separately. Top toasted bread with sugo and sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano for extra flavor.

⭐ Instructions:
0:00 Introduction
1:23 Ingredients Breakdown
2:14 Chopping up Soffrito
2:39 Searing the Beef
3:05 Adding the Vegetables
3:36 Deglazing with Wine
4:09 Simmering the Sugo
5:03 Preparing the Dandelion Greens
5:34 Prepping the Bread
6:24 Cooking the Dandelion Greens
7:24 Checking on the Sugo
8:05 Plating and Serving
9:34 Giovanni

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ Slow-cooked for deep, rich flavors
✅ A build-your-own bruschetta experience
✅ Perfect for Sunday dinners or special gatherings

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