This beautiful Italian style beef stew is super hearty and packed full of flavour. Flavoured with earthy Italian herbs like rosemary and bay, It’s exactly what you need to weather the coming winter months.
The key to achieving flavour is long and slow cooking, browning the meat and sauteing the vegetables properly will take this stew to the next level. Don’t be afraid to just let the pot bubble away on the hob.
Another important thing to keep in mind is the quality of the ingredients, whenever possible try to buy organic vegetables and free-range meat.
In terms of beef, go for cuts better suited to slow cooking. Meat from the round, oxtail, cheek, chuck start off tough and become tender as they cook, they also tend to be more flavourful.
To add to the richness of the dish, choose a full-bodied red wine, it will make the sauce taste out of this world. Feel free to double the quantity so you can enjoy the leftovers the day after!
Serve with mashed potatoes or a thickly sliced piece of fresh bread.
Add the olive oil to a large saucepan and place on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until the onions have softened and have started to brown.
