For the rub: In a small bowl, mix together the rosemary, thyme, oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and rub on all sides with the herb rub. In a heavy 6-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 12 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
Add the remaining oil, onions, carrots, and fennel to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Add the sherry and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the broth and bay leaves. Return the beef and any juices to the pot and bring the liquids to a boil. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook until the beef is fork-tender, about 4 hours, turning the beef over halfway through and adding extra broth, as needed, to keep the beef halfway covered in liquid.
Transfer the beef to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand for 15 minutes. Spoon any excess fat off the top of the pan juices. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Using an immersion blender, blend the vegetables and cooking juices together until smooth. (The vegetables can also be pureed in a blender). Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
Cut the beef into 1-inch pieces and place on a platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the meat and serve the remaining sauce on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	287.59 Kcal (1204 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.6g	26%
Cholesterol	38.98mg	13%
Sodium	675.39mg	28%
Potassium	584.62mg	12%
Total Carbs	11.16g	4%
Sugars	1.17g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.89g	12%
Protein	14.44g	29%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	58.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	88.98 Kcal (373 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.14g	26%
Cholesterol	12.06mg	13%
Sodium	208.96mg	28%
Potassium	180.88mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.45g	4%
Sugars	0.36g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	12%
Protein	4.47g	29%
Vitamin C	3mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	18mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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