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Peposo – Tuscan Red Wine Beef Stew

Peposo – Tuscan Red Wine Beef Stew

Peposo is a traditional Tuscan beef stew with rich flavors from red wine and spices.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 605 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Beef and Wine Base

  • 2 lbs beef chuck or shank or stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes Approx. 1 kg
  • 1 bottle red wine Chianti or Sangiovese
  • 6 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot, brown the beef on all sides for a minute or two. You might need to do this in batches.
  • Add the beef and juices back to the pot and add the red wine, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for 1.5 hours. Uncover and continue to simmer for another 1.5 hours until the liquid has reduced slightly.
  • Check occasionally and stir to ensure it doesn't stick and that the meat on top stays moist.
  • The beef should be tender but not completely falling apart. Serve with creamy polenta and crusty bread.

Notes

The stew sauce is quite thin, but if you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1-2 teaspoon of water and add to the stew at the end of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 44gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 773mgPotassium: 1011mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 6mg
Keyword comfort food, Hearty Meal, Italian recipe, Peposo, Red Wine Stew, Tuscan Beef Stew
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