• Cooking Tips
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy
  • Recipe Index

Sign Up for My Newsletter and free EBook ✉️
  • Home
  • About Me – Rosemary Molloy
    • Contact
    • Disclosure/Privacy
  • Recipes
  • Ingredient
    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Chocolate
    • Eggs
    • Fish & Seafood
    • fruit
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Potatoes
    • Vegetables
  • Course
    • Drinks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Pasta
    • Casseroles & Bakes
    • Pizza / Bread
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
  • Desserts
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Donuts & Pastries
    • Frostings & Glazes
    • Homemade Candy
    • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
    • Muffins & Sweet Breads
    • No-Bake Desserts
    • Tarts & Pies
  • Seasons
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fall/Winter
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • American Favorites
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
    • Desserts
    • Side Dishes

Sign Up for My Newsletter and free EBook ✉️
↑

An Italian in my Kitchen

Authentic Italian Recipes

  • Recipes
  • Ingredient
    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Chocolate
    • Eggs
    • Fish & Seafood
    • fruit
    • Nuts
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Potatoes
    • Vegetables
  • Course
    • Drinks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Pasta
    • Casseroles & Bakes
    • Pizza / Bread
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
      • Cookies & Bars
      • Donuts & Pastries
      • Frostings & Glazes
      • Homemade Candy
      • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
      • Muffins & Sweet Breads
      • No-Bake Desserts
      • Tarts & Pies
  • Seasons
    • Cooking Tips for Making it Italian
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fall/Winter
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Recipe Collections
  • American Favorites
    • Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
    • Desserts
Home » Recipe Type » Soups / Stews » Italian Beef Stew with Peas

Italian Beef Stew with Peas

Last Updated November 11, 2019. Published November 11, 2019 By Rosemary 4 Comments

Share

Share
Pin
Email
Jump to Recipe

Italian Beef Stew with Peas is the perfect comfort food. A simple stew filled with chunks of tender beef and peas simmered in a perfectly spiced rich Tomato Sauce.

beef stew in a bowl and in a red potItalian Beef Stew

Yes stew season has hit and I am loving it. This simple and easy Beef Stew with Peas, fast became one of my favourites that my mother-in-law Maria would make.

I remember when I tried it for the first time it made me love peas even more than the Side Dish she would make.

This delicious Comfort Food Dish is made with frozen peas, bite size pieces of beef, spices and tomato puree, all simmered together to make the perfect Family dinner stew.

How to make Italian Beef Stew

  • In a large pot add the olive oil, minced garlic, shallot and chopped carrots.
  • Cook on medium heat for about two minutes.

how to make beef stew chopped veggies on a wooden board and in the pan with oil

  • Add the meat and brown for another two minutes.
  • Raise the heat to high, add the wine and cook until the wine has evaporated.

how to make Italian beef stew add the meat to brown

  • Add the stock, the tomato puree and the spices.

how to make Italian beef stew adding the beef and tomato sauce

  • Cook on low, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes then add the frozen peas and cook another 10-15 minutes or until tender.

adding the peas to the pot of the beef stew

  •  Check for salt, and add if necessary. Remove the bay leaf and serve.

What is the best beef for stew?

The best choice would be stewing beef which is trimmed and then cut into bite-size pieces. It is usually chuck or round tough cuts that become tender and flavourful when slowly simmered in a liquid.

The best cuts are either round cuts (bottom and eye) which are usually leaner than chuck (shoulder, leg and butt) and are perfect for a stew.

Italian beef stew in a red pot with a bay leaf

Does it matter what wine to add?

I usually add white wine because that is what I have on hand, but if you prefer a full-bodied tasting stew than go with red wine. White wine will give you a more delicate flavour.

What does dredging (coating) the meat in flour do?

Besides helping to thicken the sauce, coating the meat in flour helps to seal in the moisture to prevent it from becoming tough, to keep it from sticking to the pan, and helps to brown the food and provide a slightly crunchy surface.

Italian beef stew in the red pot and bowl

More Delicious Stew Recipes to try

Homemade Pumpkin Stew

Italian Beef & Potato Stew

Easy Italian Lentils and Sausage Stew

My kids unlike me when I was a kid, asked me to make stew at least once a week.

What I like about stew besides the deliciousness, is the fact that once it is in the pot it cooks without much effort. Stir every now and again and all is well.

What’s even better is, it’s a meal in itself. Serve with slices of Italian crusty bread, a good glass of Italian wine and dinner is served. Buon Appetito!

Italian beef stew in a grey bowl with a slice of crusty bread

Italian beef stew in a grey bowl with a slice of crusty bread
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Italian Beef Stew with Peas

Italian Beef Stew with Peas is the perfect comfort food. Filled with chunks of tender beef & peas, simmered in a perfectly spiced rich Tomato Sauce.
Prevent your screen from going dark
Follow me on Youtube!Watch the videos and don't forget to subscribe on Youtube!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 217kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small shallot or onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (chopped small)
  • 1 lb stewing beef (cut in 1 inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup wine (white or red)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth / stock (low salt)
  • 1 1/4 cups tomato puree (passata)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired)
  • 1 1/3 cups frozen peas
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large pot add the olive oil, minced garlic, shallot and chopped carrots. Cook on medium heat for about two minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the meat (dredged lightly in flour) and brown for another two minutes. Raise the heat to high, add the wine and cook until wine has evaporated (about 30-45 seconds). Add the stock / broth-low salt, tomato puree and spices.
  • Simmer on low, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes, then add the frozen peas and cook another 10-15 minutes or until tender. Check for salt, add if necessary. Remove bay leaf and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4005IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @anitalianinmykitchen or tag #anitalianinmykitchen!

 

Subscribe Today

Never Miss a Recipe!

Subscribe today and receive my free e-book of recipes!

    We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Filed Under: Beef, Main Dish, Soups / Stews, Vegetables

    Related

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Sim says

      April 22, 2020 at 7:31 am

      Hello:

      Hope your family is still doing well during COVID! I am new to your website, but looking forward to trying your recipes.

      Would it be possible for you to recommend the actual brand of wine YOU use in this meal? Or one similar please. I am not a wine person, but I do know that not using the right wine can make a BIG difference to a dish. Just like using plain-brand tomatoes instead of San Marzano….. Big difference!

      By the way, even though my email say’s Aussie I live in Vancouver, Canada.

      Thank you in advance for your reply. Take care, stay positive & healthy!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        April 22, 2020 at 6:56 pm

        Hi Sim, thanks we are well and I hope you and your family are too. I use a dry Italian white wine, no particular brand, medium priced but also one that I would like to drink. Hope that helps. Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    2. Christian Brunsdon says

      November 23, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      Cooked this for the family and a family friend. My daughter is a fussy eater but needless to say there was nothing left. A truly beautiful dish with some delicious flavours.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        November 23, 2019 at 6:21 pm

        Hi Christian, thanks so much, so glad everyone liked it, especially your daughter. Have a great weekend.

        Reply

    Hi, I'm Rosemary.

    Living in Italy I learned to cook authentic Italian dishes using whole ingredients, fresh veggies and delicious spices. So take a seat and have a taste! Read More

    Spring & Summer Recipes

    Strawberries and Cream Vertical Layer Cake, a simple fresh fruit and cream dessert recipe, the perfect 4th of July dessert.

    Strawberries and Cream Vertical Layer Cake

    Lemon curd cake on a black plate stand.

    Lemon Curd Cake

    3 chocolate chip cookies stacked with a glass of milk.

    Lievito Madre Chocolate Chip Cookies

    strawberry tiramisu with a slice on a black plate

    Strawberry Tiramisu

    fior di latte gelato in a black bowl

    Fior di Latte Gelato Recipe

    nutella oreo ice cream gelato

    Nutella Oreo Gelato

    Filter By Date

    Readers Favorite Trending Recipes

    • pizza dough 3 rounds on parchment paper Best Pizza Dough
    • puff pastry cut in half stacked. Quick & Easy Homemade Puff Pastry
    • gnocchi in a black pan Homemade Potato Gnocchi
    • strawberry mousse in 4 glasses Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse

    Ingredients.

    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Chocolate
    • Eggs
    • Fish & Seafood
    • Pasta
    • Pork

    Course.

    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish

    Browse.

    • About Me – Rosemary Molloy
    • Contact
    • Disclosure/Privacy
    • Recipe Index
    Copyright ©2022, An Italian in my Kitchen. All Rights Reserved.
    Design by Pixel Me Designs