Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our exquisite Italian Beef and Ravioli Stew recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting stew showcases tender beef simmered in a rich and flavorful broth, complemented by an array of vegetables and delectable homemade ravioli.
Our recipe provides step-by-step instructions for preparing both the beef stew and the ravioli from scratch, ensuring a truly authentic Italian experience. For the beef stew, we use a combination of chuck roast and ground beef, which creates a wonderfully textured and flavorful base. The addition of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices, along with a touch of red wine, elevates the stew to a level of culinary excellence.
While the beef stew simmers, embark on the delightful process of crafting homemade ravioli. Our recipe guides you through the art of preparing the delicate pasta dough and filling it with a delectable mixture of ricotta cheese, spinach, and herbs. Once assembled, the ravioli are gently cooked in simmering water until they float to the surface, signaling their readiness to be savored.
The final assembly of the Italian Beef and Ravioli Stew is a moment of pure culinary magic. The tender beef and vegetables are nestled amidst the plump and pillowy ravioli, creating a dish that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. Serve this hearty stew with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread to complete the authentic Italian experience.
In addition to the main recipe, our article offers a collection of complementary dishes that will enhance your Italian feast. Discover the secrets of preparing classic Garlic Knots, a delightful appetizer that is sure to impress your guests. Learn how to make a refreshing Italian Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh greens, tomatoes, and a zesty dressing. And for a sweet ending, indulge in our delectable Tiramisu recipe, a coffee-infused dessert that is the epitome of Italian culinary artistry.
With our comprehensive guide, you'll have everything you need to create an unforgettable Italian meal that will transport you to the heart of Tuscany. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the authentic flavors of Italy, all from the comfort of your own kitchen.
CROCK POT ITALIAN BEEF STEW
Easy, rustic Italian Beef Stew made right in your crock pot or slow cooker! Only a few minutes to prep this comforting meal.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the flour and garlic powder together.
- Pat the meat dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the meat into the flour mixture to coat.
- In a large cast-irons skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Brown the meat deeply for about 3-4 minutes on each side; crust should form. Remove from heat.
- Now, place the browned meat in the bottom of a large crock pot. Add the remaining ingredients except the mushrooms. Stir with a wooden spoon.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 1/2 hours. Add the sliced mushrooms. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes or so.
- Enjoy with your favorite Italian bread or even homemade challah!
SAVORY ITALIAN BEEF STEW
Steps:
- In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine stew meat, onions, undrained tomatoes, carrots and garlic herb sauce mix. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and pesto sauce mix. Pour over all in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours.
BONNIE'S ITALIAN STEW
Bonnie is a lady I met in Pittsburgh, PA and this recipe is based on her enthusiastic description of a family favorite passed down to her. It's meat and potatoes Italian style - meatballs and potatoes in red sauce with green beans. YUM-O! Bonnie cooks the meatballs as dumplings in in sauce. I brown mine a bit in the oven first to make them a little more stable for a make ahead meal - they won't break up as easily with a crust on them when you reheat them.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- For the meatballs:
- Pour the milk over bread and soak to soften.
- Place the meat in a mixing bowl and add the cheese, EVOO, fennel, crushed red pepper, garlic, egg, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Squeeze the excess milk from the bread and crumble into crumbs as you add it to the meat. Combine the meatball mix and roll into 2-inch balls. Place the meatballs on nonstick baking sheet sprayed with olive oil spray and roast until browned but not fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes.
- For the stew:
- Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and bay, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant. Add the beef stock and tomatoes, then break up the tomatoes with a potato masher. Add the basil, potatoes and meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat back to medium, partially cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the green beans and cook 7 to 8 minutes more.
- Serve, or cool completely and store for make-ahead meal. Reheat over a medium-low flame, partially covered, stirring occasionally (or reheat in a 325 degree F oven) until sauce is bubbly.
- To serve, top shallow bowls of stew with cheese and an extra drizzle of EVOO.
EASY HOMEMADE BEEF AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Don't let the idea of homemade ravioli scare you. It's way easier than it sounds when using wonton wrappers, and it's so worth the end result!! These can be boiled or baked as desired.
Provided by Bird
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the ground beef, onion, and garlic into a skillet over medium heat, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook the beef until browned, about 10 minutes, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain off excess fat.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, and ground beef mixture in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper lightly dusted with flour.
- To make the ravioli, lay out 15 wonton wrappers on a lightly floured work surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of each wonton wrapper. Dip your index finger into the beaten egg yolk, and smear a light coating of yolk all around the edge of the wonton wrapper. Place an unfilled wrapper on top of the filling, and press the two wrappers lightly together. Pick up the ravioli gently in your hand, and pinch the edges together tightly, squeezing out all the air. Seal and crimp the edges with a fork. Place the filled ravioli onto the parchment paper. Use immediately or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 232 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 820.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
RUSTIC RAVIOLI STEW
Here's an easy, comfort stew perfect for a cold winter night. Add a whole grain roll to complete the meal.
Provided by erinBOberrin
Categories Stew
Time 24m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion, saute 5 minutes.
- Add broth, water, rosemary and red pepper and bring to a boil.
- Add ravioli and undrained tomatoes, bring to boil again.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach, and cook another 3 minutes or until ravioli is tender.
- Serve with grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.2, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 63.6, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 3.3
SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN RAVIOLI STEW
Come home to a delicious slow cooked pasta and vegetables stew dinner. Perfect if you love Italian cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 6h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except ravioli. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 6 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Increase heat setting to High. Stir in ravioli. Cover; cook about 8 minutes longer or until ravioli are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN BEEF STEW
Give savory beef stew a Tuscan twist with Italian seasoning, cannellini beans and crushed tomatoes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 12h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place beef, beef base, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes and gravy in order listed in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, sugar and frozen green beans. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until green beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg
ITALIAN BEEF STEW
Looking for a heartwarming meal-in-one on a nippy autumn evening? Try this hearty stew from Margaret Peschke in Hadley, New York. Cube steak makes it quick and economical. Tip: Combine leftover onion soup mix with 1-1/2 cups sour cream for a tasty dip, or with 3 cups water for soup.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, brown meat over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, potato, carrot, onion, red pepper, soup mix, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , Stir in peas; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
NORTHERN ITALIAN BEEF STEW
This hearty beef and vegetable stew that can be made in the slow-cooker is a family favorite. It is also the backbone for an excellent beef soup, if you actually find yourself with leftovers.
Provided by Karen Barris Calabro
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 4h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches in hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove browned beef cubes to a plate lined with paper towels, keeping skillet over heat and retaining the beef drippings.
- Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots in the retained beef drippings until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir mushrooms and garlic into the onion mixture.
- Pour red wine into the pan; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking the mixture until the wine evaporates, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture.
- Return beef to skillet with potatoes, basil, thyme, marjoram, and sage. Pour beef stock and tomato sauce over the mixture. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until the beef is very tender and the sauce is thick, 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 500.5 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
Tips:
- To make the most flavorful stew, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
- Be sure to brown the meat well before adding the other ingredients. This will help develop the flavor of the stew.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini, green beans, or peas.
- Use a good quality beef broth or stock. This will help give the stew a rich flavor.
- Season the stew to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried oregano.
- Let the stew simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve the stew with a side of crusty bread or rice.
Conclusion:
This Italian beef and ravioli stew is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!
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