Roman Country Beef Stew Recipes

STUFATINO ALLA ROMANA (ROMAN BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• Coat the beef cubes in the seasoned flour.
• Heat the oil in a large casserole dish.
• The dish must be flame proof.
• Add the bacon pieces and fry until they are crisp.
• Transfer them to kitchen towels to drain.
• Add the onion, garlic and celery to the casserole and fry until the onion is soft.
• Add the beef cubes and fry until evenly browned.
• Stir in the marjoram and bacon, and pour over the wine and stock.
• Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer the stew, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Moisten the meat with a little more stock if it becomes too dry.
• The stew is done when the beef is tender and the sauce very thick and dark.
• Serve at once.

ROMAN STEW

Steps:

• Cut meat into 1-in cubes and brown in butter and oil over medium heat using a large pot. Remove.
• Sauté mushrooms for 3-4 minutes. Remove. Sauté onion and garlic 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley and seasonings. Simmer 5-19 minutes.
• Add wine, broth, and cheese. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Stir in meat and mushrooms.
• Cover and cook for 1 hour. Add a little water or broth if needed.
• Good served with either rice cooked in broth or oven-roasted potatoes, broccoli and crisp rolls.

ROMAN STEW (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the beef in the oil over medium-high heat (do this in batches). Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
• Add the garlic ,celery and onion slices to the slow cooker, then sprinkle the salt, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg over the beef and vegetables.
• Pour the tomatoes and the wine over the beef and vegetables.
• Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
• If you want a thicker sauce, stir in some cornstarch mixed with water at the end of the cooking time.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.