Italian Beef Stew - My Favorite Winter Comfort Meal

beef

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork can be more affordable and lean cuts of beef are healthier.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can provide a similar flavor without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to medium-low heat.

Season the beef chuck with salt and pepper, about 1.5 to 2 teaspoons of salt.

Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large stainless steel pan over medium heat.

Sear the beef in the pan until browned on all sides, about a few minutes per side.

Remove the beef and set it aside.

In the same pan, add chopped celery, carrots, and onion; sauté for about 5-10 minutes until softened.

Add 10 ounces of baby bella mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their water.

In a separate pot, combine 1 cup of red wine with the beef and scrape up any browned bits.

Add 2 cups of low sodium beef stock to the pot and bring to a boil.

Combine the beef with the sautéed vegetables in a Dutch oven, adding 2 bay leaves and 1 tablespoon of dried rosemary.

Cover and cook in the oven for 1.5 hours, removing the lid for the last 30 minutes to reduce the liquid.

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