Low Sodium Beef Ragu

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  2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 3-inch chunks
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  1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
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  ½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
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  3 tbsp olive oil, divided
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  1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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  2 medium carrots, finely diced
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  2 stalks celery, finely diced
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  4 cloves garlic, minced
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  2 tbsp tomato paste
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  1 cup dry red wine (such as chianti or cabernet sauvignon)
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  1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
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  1 cup low-sodium beef broth
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  2 sprigs fresh rosemary
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  3 sprigs fresh thyme
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  1 bay leaf
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For serving

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  ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
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  parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving (optional)
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