Beef Stew

Name: Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 800 g beef; 100 g onions; 100 g carrots; 300 g tomato puree; 400 g vegetable broth; 400 g potatoes; 2 leaves laurel; to taste salt; to taste extravirgin olive oil

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This dish has its roots in the Italian peasant tradition, where the patience of slow cooking transformed humble cuts into a royal feast. The gentle simmer creates a thick and velvety sauce that coats every bite, releasing intense aromas that evoke warm, homely atmospheres. A timeless classic that warms the heart, capable of telling centuries of culinary evolution through a deep and enveloping flavor

scale Yield: 4 servings

schedule Total time: 2 h 45 min

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more_vert Preparation time: 15 min

more_vert Cooking time: 2 h 30 min

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blender Tools: Stove, Pan

weight Weight per serving: 560 g

mode_heat Energy: 340 Kcal circle circle circle circle circle

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more_vert Carbohydrates: 22 g contrast circle circle circle circle

more_vert Fats: 7 g contrast circle circle circle circle

more_vert Proteins: 47 g circle circle circle circle circle

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grocery Diet: Lactose-free, Gluten-free, Low-calorie

wine_bar Pairing: Sangiovese

room_service Occasion: Family dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 4 servings

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Beef

800 g

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Onions

100 g

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Carrots

100 g

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Tomato puree

300 g

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Vegetable broth

400 g

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Potatoes

400 g

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Laurel

2 leaves

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Salt

to taste

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Extravirgin olive oil

to taste

Method

It takes 6 steps in 2 h 45 min

Finely slice the onions and carrots and sauté them in a large pan with some olive oil

Brown the beef cut into pieces on all sides in a pan with a bit of olive oil

Add the previously prepared sautéed vegetables to the pan, some hot broth, a bit of salt, and the tomato purée

Let it cook over low heat for one and a half hours with a lid

Add the potatoes cut into chunks and the bay leaves, and continue cooking, covered, for another 30–40 minutes, stirring gently so as not to break the potatoes

At the end of cooking, remove the lid, adjust salt, and let it thicken for a few minutes over medium heat

Storage

The stew can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 2-3 days. It can be frozen once completely cooled, preferably consuming it within two months.

Cost

The cost is mainly influenced by the amount of beef, which represents the most significant expense of the recipe. However, the use of common vegetables and potatoes helps keep the dish within a balanced price range

Health

Beef stew with potatoes is a dish rich in protein and iron, but with a significant caloric and glycemic intake. The presence of animal fats and complex carbohydrates makes it a nourishing meal that requires slow and demanding digestion

Author Editorial staff - Luca M.

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