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Italian Beef Stew

Cozy Up with Hearty Italian Beef Stew for Chilly Nights

Enjoy a warm and satisfying Italian Beef Stew, also known as Spezzatino di Manzo, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs Chuck steak can substitute with brisket or round
  • 3.5 oz Pancetta can substitute with bacon
  • 1 large Onion any onion variety works
  • 2 Carrots can substitute with parsnips
  • 2 Celery stalks can substitute with fennel
  • 2 tsp Sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black pepper use freshly cracked for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar optional, can substitute with honey
  • 7 oz Crimini mushrooms can substitute with button mushrooms
  • 4 Garlic cloves sliced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste can substitute with crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar can substitute with red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Red wine can substitute with non-alcoholic wine
  • 2.5 cups Beef broth use homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Rosemary sprig
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch can substitute with flour or arrowroot
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional finishing touch

Equipment

  • Casserole dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare your workspace.
  2. Heat olive oil in a casserole dish over medium-high heat and sear cubed chuck steak until golden-brown.
  3. Cook diced pancetta until crispy and transfer to the bowl with seeded beef.
  4. Lower heat, deglaze the pan with red wine, add onion, celery, carrots, and seasonings, then sauté.
  5. Incorporate crimini mushrooms and garlic, cooking until mushrooms are tender.
  6. Add back seared beef and pancetta along with tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and beef broth, then bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover the dish and bake for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, stir it into the stew and return to the oven for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven, discard bay leaf and rosemary, serve garnished with parsley and cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for deeper flavors. Adjust salt to taste based on broth's saltiness.

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