Italian Potted Beef Stew
 
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 lb stew meat, cut into one inch cubes
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 heaping tbs of flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tbs parsley
  • 1 tbs thyme
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • ½ c red wine
  • 2 c vegetable broth (can use beef broth too)
  • 6 small red potatoes
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, toss the beef with the flour, salt and pepper until well coated.
  2. On medium-high heat, add the olive oil and brown the beef in a large pot.
  3. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Add more evoo if needed.
  5. Season with more salt, pepper, crushed pepper, parsley, and thyme.
  6. Saute the vegetables for 5 minutes until onions become translucent.
  7. Stir in one can of tomato paste until well incorporated.
  8. Add in the wine and vegetable broth and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.
  9. Lower the heat to medium low and add in the potatoes and beef.
  10. Cook covered for 2 hours on low and serve with your favorite bread or biscuits.
Recipe by Keys to the Cucina at https://keystothecucina.com/2013/11/12/italian-potted-beef-stew/