Beef Cacciatore
A rustic Italian-inspired dish featuring slow-simmered beef, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or polenta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast or Stew Meat, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 large Yellow Onion, sliced
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 Bell Peppers (1 red, 1 green), sliced
- 8 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
- 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same pot, sauté onions and bell peppers for 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Assemble the Dish: Return beef to the pot. Add tomatoes, broth, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 2.5–3 hours until beef is tender.
- Finishing Touches: Adjust seasoning and stir in chopped parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of red wine when simmering.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor.
- Leftovers can be frozen and reheated easily.
- Garnish with parmesan or chili flakes for a twist.
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