Italian Beef Stew with Potatoes and Peas
A classic, hearty and comforting Italian beef stew (Spezzatino di Manzo) made with baby potatoes and peas. This stew is all made in one pot with simple ingredients and is so easy to prep, perfect for a cosy night in.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1.7-2 lbs (800-900g) chuck beef
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour UK)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- ½ cup (120ml) red wine
- 1 tablespoon of tomato concentrate
- 1 Carrot finely chopped
- 1 Celery finely chopped
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 3/4 cup (100g) frozen peas
- 8 baby potatoes cut in half
- 3 and 1/4 cup (750ml) beef stock low sodium
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the carrot celery and onion. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large pot. Once hot, saute the vegetables until soft but not browned (10 minutes).
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper and dust in the cornstarch (3 tablespoons). When the vegetables are soft, add the beef with the bay leaves and rosemary and sauté, stirring often until the meat has browned.
- Add the red wine and simmer for 2 minutes whilst stirring, then add the beef stock and tomato concentrate and stir through. Cover with a lid and simmer on low for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- After 1.5 hours, cut the potatoes in half and add them to the stew. Simmer on low, uncovered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Add the frozen peas, then cook for a further 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper as needed, then serve.
- Tip: make sure to simmer the stew on low, but if it has reduced too much, you can top it up with more hot water or stock.
- If you’d like a thicker consistency, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of water, then add that to the stew. Bring to a simmer and stir until thickened.
Notes
Storage and freezing - will keep well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 1724mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2895IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg
