Italian Beef Stew

Hearty and comforting Italian Beef Stew is a great winter recipe. It's perfect for a cold, stormy night!

Serves: 10

Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 min

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 (26-ounce) jar mushroom and garlic spaghetti sauce
• 1 (14-ounce) can ready-to-use beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
• 1 (16-ounce) package baby carrots
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well then add the beef chunks and toss until beef is evenly coated.
    
2. In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned. Stir in the red wine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
    
3. Add the spaghetti sauce, beef broth, water, bay leaf, potatoes, and carrots; mix well and bring to a boil.
    
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
    
5. Stir in the peas and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes then serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from and courtesy of Barilla.