Tuscan-Style Beef Stew
Recipe Source:
ATK Season 16, Why Not Add Wine?
Servings: 7
Mise It!| Medium Bowl | |
| 1 1/2 tsp salt | |
| 8 pieces boneless beef short ribs | trimmed, 2″ pieces |
| Large Dutch Oven | |
| 2 tbs vegetable Oil |
| Large Bowl | |
| 4 sprigs rosemary | |
| 1 tsp anchovy paste | |
| 1 tbs tomato paste | |
| 1 tbs unflavored gelatin | |
| 1 tbs cracked peppercorns | |
| 2 bay leaves | |
| 1 head garlic | cloves seperated, unpeeled, crushed |
| 2 lg carrots | peeled, halved lengthwise |
| 2 c. red wine | |
| 4 shallots | peeled, halved lengthwise |
| Measuring Cup | |
| 1 c. red wine | |
| 2 tsp ground black pepper |
| Small Bowl | |
| remaining red wine | |
| 2 tsp cornstarch |
Make It!| TOOLS |
| large dutch oven with lid |
| metal tongs |
| fine mesh strainer |
| paper towels |
| aluminum foil |
| slotted spoon |
| DO | WITH | HOW | IMPORTANT |
| Adjust | Oven Rack | Lower Middle Position | |
| Preheat | Oven | 300 F Degrees | |
| FOR THE BEEF | |||
| Toss | UNTIL beef is well coated in salt | ||
| Let Stand | At room temperature for 30 mins | ||
| Heat | UNTIL just smoking | ||
| Add | 4 pieces of beef | In a single layer to dutch oven | |
| Cook/Flip | 4 pieces of beef | Using tongs UNTIL pieces are well browned on all sides | About 8 mins total |
| Reduce Heat | Stovetop | To lower temperature IF bottom of pan is burning | |
| Add/Stir | |||
| Simmer/Cover Tightly | Aluminum Foil + Lid | Aluminum foil goes on first, then the lid | |
| Transfer/Bake | Beef + Braise Liquids | To oven | 2 to 2 1/4 hours, stirring halfway through cooking |
| FOR THE SAUCE | |||
| Transfer/Cover Tightly/Set Aside | Cooked Beef | Using slotted spoon, aluminum foil and a bowl | |
| Strain/Discard | Sauce | Using fine mesh strainer | Strainer contents are to be discarded |
| Wipe Out | Dutch Oven | Using paper towels | |
| Settle | Sauce | Fat will rise. About 5 mins. | |
| Degrease | Sauce | As much as possible | Can use a spoon or fat seperator |
| Return | Degreased Sauce | To the dutch oven | |
| Add/Bring to a Boil | Medium High Heat | ||
| Simmer | Stirring occasionally UNTIL sauce is thicked to consistency of heavy cream | About 12-15 mins | |
| FINISH THE SAUCE (Dish can be made ahead and only do this step before you plan on serving it) | |||
| Combine | |||
| Reduce Heat | Stovetop | Medium Low Heat | |
| Add/Stir | Cooked Beef + | ||
| Cover/Simmer | Beef + Sauce | UNTIL heated through | About 5 to 8 mins |
| Taste/Season | Salt + Pepper | To taste | |
| SERVE | Beef + Sauce | With crusty bread, mashed potoatoes or polenta |
Shop It!
| Overbuy | Cost | Have it! |
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Produce
| 1 Head Garlic | |||
| 2 Lg Carrots | |||
| Box Shallots | Overbuy | ||
| Rosemary | Overbuy |
Meats & Seafoods
| 8 - 2" pieces Boneless Beef Short Ribs (4lbs/1.8 kg) | |||
| Anchovy Paste | Overbuy |
Canned Goods
| Can Tomato Paste | Overbuy |
Oils, Vinegars & Spices
| Salt | Overbuy | ||
| Black Peppercorns | Overbuy | ||
| Ground Black Pepper | Overbuy | ||
| Bay Leaves | Overbuy | ||
| Vegetable Oil | Overbuy |
Wines & Spirits
| 1 Sm Bottle Chianti or Full Bodied Red Wine |
Cost of All Ingredients$191.01
Cost Per Serving (All ingredients)$189.31
Overbuy and Pantry Investment10%
All prices in Canadian dollars and cost sourced from www.walmart.ca as of recipe publish date
Servings
7
Mise It!
5
Make It!
25
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