SLOW-COOKER SICILIAN-STYLE BEEF STEW

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Slow-Cooker Sicilian-Style Beef Stew image

For the best flavor, season the meat with salt and pepper the night before and store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 5h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 shallots, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 bulb fennel (12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 sprig rosemary
2 strips orange zest (each 1 inch by 3 inches), plus orange wedges for serving
1 cup pitted green olives, such as Castelvetrano (7 ounces)
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and half of beef, in a single layer; cook, turning a few times, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Add shallots and wine to skillet; cook, scraping up browned bits, until wine has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker; stir in tomatoes with their juices, fennel, rosemary, and zest. Cover and cook on high until meat is fork-tender, about 4 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in olives; season with salt and pepper. Remove rosemary; serve, with mashed potatoes, orange wedges, and more pepper.

SK SHORIF YT Gemar
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I highly recommend this stew! It's easy to make, delicious, and affordable. You won't be disappointed.


Back Bencher
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This stew is a great value for the money. You can feed a large family for a very reasonable price.


Justine Malonda
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I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this stew. I simply omitted the beef and added extra vegetables.


Takbir Sarkar
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the tender beef and the flavorful sauce.


Nana Akua Yeboaa Anyan
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I love that this stew can be made ahead of time. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for an easy dinner.


mia french
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I served this stew with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal. The bread soaked up all the delicious sauce.


Ahmed Alaa
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The stew is hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Suraj Poudel
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I made this stew in my Instant Pot and it was done in less than an hour! It was just as good as the slow cooker version, but much faster.


Ali Hamza Bhatti
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I added a few extra vegetables to this stew, including carrots and celery. It turned out great and my family loved it.


Haward Chola
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I had some roast beef from a previous meal and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Saon Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this one changed my mind. The combination of beef, vegetables, and spices was perfect. I especially loved the hint of cinnamon.


Raja Abdul Waheed Janjua
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it was so easy! I just threw all the ingredients in and let it cook on low for 8 hours. When I came home from work, dinner was ready and waiting for me.


Hala Makhlouf
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This stew was incredibly tender and flavorful! The beef melted in my mouth and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.