Best Beef Ragu Recipe - How to Make Beef Ragu

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 lb. chuck roast, cut into 2" cubes
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1/4 c. red wine
• 1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/4 c. water 
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf 
• 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
• Parmesan, for serving
• Freshly chopped parsley, for serving