Ricetta: Spezzatino con Patate - Recipe: Hotpot - L'arte di arrangiarsi.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until it darkens slightly.

Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Return the beef to the pot and add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender.

Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots; add them to the pot after the beef has cooked for 1 hour.

Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes more.

Stir in peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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