Peposo | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
• 3-4 pounds lean beef, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
• kosher salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, still in their peel and lightly smashed
• 1 2/3 cups Chianti or red wine, divided
• 3 cups beef stock
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• mashed potatoes, optional, for serving
• green onions, chopped, optional, for garnish