Chunky Thick Italian Beef Stew, full of big pieces of Beef and lots of fresh vegetables. All simmered together in a Delicious Italian Sauce.
Here we are already in February, I know we always say it but it is absolutely incredible how time flies. Soon we will be ditching our heavy coats and hats and grabbing our flip-flops.
But hold on, not so fast. In fact here in Italy it is rainy and cold (well cold for us at least). Which means Comfort Food is still being served. And believe me you are going to love this Chunky Thick Italian Beef Stew.
I first tasted a Beef Stew like this when the Italian and I went to visit relatives in the North. My husband’s aunt made the best thick beef stew with peas I have ever tasted in my life.
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I can remember eating boiled peas as a kid and I am telling you now Italians know what they are doing when they cook. Peas never tasted so good!
I love One-Pot-Dinners and this Simple Stew is one of them. Everything dumped in one pot, slow cooked to mingle all those amazing spices and veggies.
What is the best cut beef for stews?
- Chuck Beef, Chuck Shoulder, Chuck Roast or Beef Round Cuts.
- I prefer to buy a large piece, and cut it myself into bite size pieces (remove some of the fat if necessary.
- These are the cheaper cuts of beef and are perfect for slow cooking especially when making a soup or stew.
I love it thick especially when you serve Thick Italian Beef Stew with some crusty Italian bread. Or why not make some homemade Easy Focaccia Bread, perfect with this stew!
How to Make Beef Stew
- Dredge the cut up beef in flour.
- In a large pot on medium heat add olive oil and the beef and brown.
- Then add the remaining ingredients, garlic, tomato puree, salt, basil, oregano, bay leaf, carrots, peas and potatoes, bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer half covered for approximately 30 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Remove lid, raise heat and cook you reach the desired thickness. Serve immediately.
If you like it more soupy then just cut down on the cooking time at the end. Buon Appetito!
Beef Stew
Chunky Thick Italian Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 1 lb . stewing beef 500 grams, cut into 1/2-1 inch cubes
- 3/4 cup of tomato puree (passata) 204 grams
- 2 1/2 cups water 575 grams
- 1 bouillon cube if desired I used a vegetable cube
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 grams
- 1 teaspoon basil 1 gram
- 1 teaspoon oregano 1 gram
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-2 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 27.6 grams
- 1 1/2 cups peas 225 grams, frozen
- 2 medium potatoes chopped
- 2-3 medium-large carrots chopped large
- hot pepper flakes to taste if desired
Instructions
- Dredge beef chunks well in flour.
- In a large pot add 2 tablespoons olive oil, floured beef chunks and brown.
- Add garlic, tomato puree, salt, basil, oregano, bay leaf,hot pepper flakes, water,bouillon cube, carrots, peas and potatoes cover and bring to a boil on medium-high heat, lower heat, 1/4 uncover and simmer for approximately 30 minutes (until veggies are tender) uncover and raise heat cook until desired thickness. Serve immediately with Italian crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Updated from February 2015
mike says
my son will not eat peas,what else can i use?
Rosemary says
Hi Mike, well you can substitute with beans or even lentils. Hope that helps.
Gina D from Texas says
I’m confused … is this cooked on the stove for only 30 minutes? Because you say slow cooked. Or is this a crockpot recipe? In which case 30 minutes is not near long enough.
Rosemary says
Hi Gina, it’s cooked on low heat on the stove. 🙂
Marie says
Sounds like an easy and yummy recipe can’t wait to make. Thank you for sharing.
Rosemary says
Hi Marie, thanks I hope you like it, let me know.
Paola says
Hi on the stove now. Quick question when you say to brown the meat should it be browned to doneness or will it cook through while simmering?
Rosemary says
Hi Paola, just brown it on all sides a couple of minutes it will cook through while simmering. Let me know how it goes.
Theresa Brecker says
I am so glad I found this sight. As an italian I love the recipes. nice work. thanks.
Rosemary says
So glad you found the blog too Theresa. Have a great week.
Cathy Holmes says
Jan.7/17 Just made this stew this afternoon. It is a definite keeper! It’s easy and oh so delicious. a perfect supper on a cold and snowy day!
Rosemary says
Hi Cathy, so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.
Katherine says
I love this recipe my friend. Pinned and featured xo
Rosemary says
Thanks Katherine, you are so kind.
Nina says
I think we will give this one a try over the weekend! This looks delicious and I’m always looking for ideas for crock pot meals. Our schedule requires that we have something that can be available early and late (teen athlete for one thing!) so this will be perfect! Thanks for sharing and for being part of the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage
Rosemary says
Hi Nina, thanks hope you enjoy it. I love being part of the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop, have a great weekend.
Alex says
This stew looks absolutely delicious! I’ve never had peas in my beef stew, but I love peas, so why not?! Thanks for sharing!
Rosemary says
Hi Alex, thanks peas are really tasty in this stew.
Leona Ronco says
Hi, Ro,
This is the perfect crock-pot meal. Can’t wait to try it.
Rosemary says
Hi Leona, thanks, for the crock pot you probably should cut down on the water so it isn’t too watery. Let me know. 🙂
Marisa says
Hi Rosemary! I think this stew is just what I’ve been craving. I am wanting some hot filling comfort food. I do enjoy one pot meals — to me they just shout home cooking. BTW, I was serious about sending you some Spaghetti squash seeds if you’d like!
Rosemary says
Hi Marisa, thanks hope you enjoy it, thanks so much for the offer, but I think my sister is coming in a couple of months 🙂 and with the way the mail is here I would probably get them next year. haha.