Italian Stew
A hearty Italian-inspired stew made with tender beef, potatoes, and a hint of Turkish spices.
Ingredients
- β1.5 pounds beef stew meat
- β1 teaspoon turkish red pepper flakes
- β2 large potatoes
- β1 medium onion
- β3 cloves garlic
- β2 tablespoons tomato paste
- β2 cups beef broth
- β1 cup red wine
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 teaspoon salt
- β1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the Turkish red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Add the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add the beef broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 7
Bring the stew to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300Β°F for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.