Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1/4 pound pancetta, diced (optional)
• 2 pounds flank steak or chuck steak, chopped into small dice, then patted dry with paper towels
• Salt and pepper
• About 1 tablespoon fennel seed (a scant palmful)
• 2 red cherry chili peppers or red Fresno chili peppers, sliced or seeded and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
• About 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cans cannellini beans or chickpeas (28 ounces), drained
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup dry wine, red or white or 1 cup Italian beer
• 3 cups beef stock

Optional garnishes:

• Shredded provolone cheese
• Shredded basil
• Finely chopped raw onion
• Chopped fresh mozzarella cheese
• Chopped pepperoncini

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