Description
This Italian Beef and Potato Stew is a heartwarming dish perfect for family meals. Tender beef chunks and flavorful potatoes cook slowly in a lightly spiced tomato sauce, delivering a comforting and easy one-pot dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion minced
- 1/4 cup pancetta cubed
- 1–2 stems rosemary fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 pound Boneless beef chuck steak cut into chunks
- 4–5 medium potatoes peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1–2 dashes pepper or hot pepper flakes
- 2–3 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the minced onion until it becomes translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in pancetta, rosemary, and garlic and continue sautéing for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Toss the beef chunks with flour and add to the pot, cooking on low heat for 5 to 8 minutes while turning frequently to brown the meat evenly without burning.
- Mix in the potatoes, tomato paste, oregano, pepper or hot pepper flakes, and the broth or water with bouillon.
- Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about one hour or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Check seasoning and adjust salt if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 336 kcal