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Tuscan Beef Stew

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Tuscan Beef Stew is a rustic Italian-inspired dish made with tender chunks of beef slowly simmered with tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and hearty vegetables. The slow cooking process creates a rich, savory sauce and melt-in-your-mouth beef, making it a comforting meal perfect for serving with crusty bread, pasta, or creamy polenta.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup kale or spinach
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Season beef with salt and black pepper and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, cook chopped onion until softened.
  4. Add garlic, carrots, and celery and cook for several minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth and stir well.
  8. Return beef to the pot and add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
  9. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  10. Cover and cook on low heat for 1½ to 2 hours until the beef is tender.
  11. Add sliced mushrooms during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  12. Stir in kale or spinach during the final 10 minutes until wilted.
  13. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
  14. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • A splash of balsamic vinegar at the end can deepen the flavor.
  • Cannellini beans or potatoes can be added for a heartier stew.
  • The stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.

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