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.

What goes well with Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew?

Explore these Italian side-dish recipes. Baked Lobster Ravioli Casserole Neapolitan-Inspired Pizza Dough with Garlic and Italian Herbs Crispy Pan-Seared Eggplant Cutlets Tortellini Salad

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 574.75 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.

Is Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew healthy?

Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 574.75 calories and 52.54 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 927.65 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew

Name: Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h 20 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 qt Beef Stock; 4 whole Carrot; 2 cups Celery; 4 whole Diced Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Dried Basil; 0.5 tsp Dried Sage; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 tsp Marjoram; 2 tbsp Minced Garlic; 1 lb Mushrooms; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1.5 lb Red Potato; 2 cups Red Wine; 2 whole Sweet Onion; 2 cups Tomato Sauce; 2 lb Top Round Steak

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Italian 🇮🇹 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free

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

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

57 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 50 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 35 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 94 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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37
Heart Health: 83
Metabolic: 57
Digestive: 46
Inflammatory: 70
Performance: 57
General Wellness

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

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

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

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

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 574.75 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.
What goes well with Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew?: Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
Baked Lobster Ravioli Casserole
Neapolitan-Inspired Pizza Dough with Garlic and Italian Herbs
Crispy Pan-Seared Eggplant Cutlets
Tortellini Salad
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 574.75 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.
Is Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew healthy?: Northern-Style Italian Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 574.75 calories and 52.54 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 927.65 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.82 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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