ITALIAN STEW

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Such a hearty dish, this is the ultimate beef stew. It's full of fresh chopped veggies that give this better flavor than other stews. Browning the beef first helps to make it super tender. What puts this recipe over the top, is the Italian sausage. When it cooks in the slow cooker, all the flavors from the veggies, beef, sausage,...

Provided by Cookie Netta

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 medium turnips
4-5 medium redskin potatoes, cut in quarters
2 medium red or Spanish onions. diced
3-4 stalk(s) celery, diced
3 stalk(s) carrots, clean and wash, cut in slices or 1/2" thick
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 bag(s) frozen corn, 12 oz
1 bag(s) frozen sweet peas, 12 oz
1 tsp Italian season
1-2 large bay leafs
1 clove fresh garlic, chopped
1 tsp ground basil, dried
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 tsp powdered garlic
1 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 can(s) Hunts tomato sauce, large
1 can(s) tomato paste
4 lb beef chunks, extra lean
2-4 links of Italian sweet sausage cut into chunks
1 qt beef broth

Steps:

  • 1. This recipe makes a lot of soup. You'll need at least a 14 quart slow cooker. Clean and wash all the vegetables.
  • 2. Begin to cut and dice turnips, onions, celery, potatoes, carrots, green and red pepper, put aside.
  • 3. Clean and soak beef chunks in water with 1 to 2 cups of white vinegar, for about 20 mins.
  • 4. Afterward, fry the beef chunks into a 10' skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil or more, until medium-rare. Add salt and pepper to taste along with a garlic powder sprinkle.
  • 5. Then put this first into the slow cooker.
  • 6. Then dice up fresh garlic and place it in the slow cooker. Add all your diced vegetables and frozen vegetables along with the seasonings.
  • 7. Add tomato sauce, then mix well.
  • 8. Then add tomato paste and mix well.
  • 9. Add your bay leaf to it along with a 1/3 cup of olive oil extra virgin. Also add the semi-cooked Italian sweet sausage.
  • 10. Add the quart of beef broth.
  • 11. Slow cook the stew for 3-5 hours in your Crock Pot. Be sure to stir in between cooking times.
  • 12. This Italian Stew recipe can be served with a large salad of any kind, along with Italian bread that gives the finishing touches of the meal. Enjoy!

Sangam Paudel
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This stew is perfect for a family dinner. It's hearty and filling, and everyone will love it.


flower_ girl
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great meal to make ahead of time.


Melike Azra Uçan
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I made this stew in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful.


Thato Chuene
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This stew is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.


Nafees Abbasi
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this stew with tofu instead of beef. It was still delicious!


Akash Xettre
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Foyaz Miah
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.


Afrid Hassan
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This stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the red wine.


Shorif shoriful
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my stew turned out too watery. I think I should have cooked it for a bit longer.


Abdulahi Ali Wanaajiye
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Afzal Jee
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced, and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Gourab Podder
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This is the best Italian stew I've ever had! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Javiosuniverse
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I made this stew for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor, and they all went back for seconds.


Aniee Abbasi
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This Italian stew was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and complex, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


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