Description
A hearty Italian-style beef stew featuring tender beef strips stewed with fresh vegetables, aromatic rosemary, and briny olives, perfect for a comforting meal served alongside mash or polenta.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
- sprig rosemary, chopped
- handful pitted olives
Meat
- 300g pack beef stir-fry strips or beef steak, thinly sliced
Pantry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until they are softened and starting to turn golden brown, building a flavorful foundation.
- Add beef and vegetables: Add the beef strips along with the thinly sliced yellow pepper, chopped tomatoes, and chopped rosemary to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the stew: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of boiling water if the stew becomes too thick, until the beef is fully cooked and tender.
- Finish with olives: Stir in the handful of pitted olives just before serving to add a salty, briny dimension to the stew.
- Serve: Serve the beef stew hot alongside creamy mashed potatoes or soft polenta for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and substitute with 1 chopped aubergine and 1 chopped courgette cooked together with the pepper; finish by sprinkling with feta cheese.
- If desired, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Adding a splash of red wine before simmering can enhance the stew’s depth of flavor.
- To keep the beef tender, avoid overcooking and monitor simmering closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian beef stew, beef stir-fry strips stew, Italian stew recipe, quick beef stew, rosemary beef stew
