Few dishes bring people together like red-wine braised beef. Here, a boneless blade roast is first browned, then slowly cooked in a fragrant sauce of shallots and spices. Over time the meat turns meltingly tender, ready to fall apart with a fork. Carrots and pancetta deepen the flavour, while a final pass under the broiler caramelizes the top. It's the perfect comfort food idea when you're entertaining.