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Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew

Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew is rich and comforting, with tender beef simmered in red wine and tomato, layered with mushrooms, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Aromatic herbs like basil, thyme, marjoram, and sage infuse a deep, rustic flavor that feels both homestyle and elegant. Serve it on a cool evening for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook4 hrs 20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in batches in the hot oil until fully browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef cubes to a plate lined with paper towels, keeping the skillet over the heat and saving the beef drippings.

  2. 2

    Cook and stir the onion, celery, and carrots in the reserved beef drippings until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the mushrooms and garlic into the onion mixture.

  3. 3

    Pour the red wine into the pan; bring it to a boil while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until the wine evaporates, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture.

  4. 4

    Return the beef to the skillet with the potatoes, basil, thyme, marjoram, and sage. Pour the beef stock and tomato sauce over the mixture. Bring the liquid to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the beef is very tender and the sauce is thick, 4 to 6 hours.

About This Recipe

Northern Style Italian Beef Stew is an Italian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Carrot, Celery, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 544.83 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew?
It is an Italian stew recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew made of?
The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Carrot, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil. The full list of 16 is above.
How long does it take to make Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew?
About 4 hrs 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 544.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.

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