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Italian Homemade Beef Stew

An easy homemade beef stew recipe that's full of amazing flavors. This easy Italian beef stew is made with tender beef and fresh vegetables. 

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 serving
Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb stew beef
  • 1 cup carrot sliced
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups white button mushrooms sliced
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 28 oz.
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
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Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or a heavy bottom pot over medium heat.
  • Saute onion and garlic until golden.
  • Add in the beef and let it sit untouched for a few minutes, until brown on one side.
  • Flip and brown the beef on the other side. Repeat until all sides are brown.
  • Add in carrots, dried rosemary, dried oregano and salt. Mix well.
  • Add in potatoes, mushrooms, crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well and turn the heat to medium high.
  • Once the stew starts simmering, turn the heat to medium low, cover and let it cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the beef is completely cooked.
  • Top with chopped parsley and basil. Serve with crusty bread, rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, use a microwave or heat the stew in a saucepan over medium heat. 
  • To freeze, let the stew cool completely and then transfer it to a freezer-safe container. Freeze the stew for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan. 
  • You can add other vegetables such as leek, bell pepper, peas and celery. 

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1391mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4064IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg