SLOW-COOKER SICILIAN-STYLE BEEF STEW

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Slow-Cooker Sicilian-Style Beef Stew image

For the best flavor, season the meat with salt and pepper the night before and store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 5h

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 shallots, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1/2 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 bulb fennel (12 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 sprig rosemary
2 strips orange zest (each 1 inch by 3 inches), plus orange wedges for serving
1 cup pitted green olives, such as Castelvetrano (7 ounces)
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and half of beef, in a single layer; cook, turning a few times, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with remaining oil and beef. Add shallots and wine to skillet; cook, scraping up browned bits, until wine has almost evaporated, about 3 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker; stir in tomatoes with their juices, fennel, rosemary, and zest. Cover and cook on high until meat is fork-tender, about 4 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in olives; season with salt and pepper. Remove rosemary; serve, with mashed potatoes, orange wedges, and more pepper.

Raj Khalifa LTD
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one is definitely a winner. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kimera Victoria
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This stew is even better the next day. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week.


N AlRawahi
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I made this stew in my crock pot and it was perfect. I just threw everything in in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Jasika Jenny
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This stew is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sauce is so flavorful that they won't even notice the carrots and celery.


Nick Ujdur
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I'm always looking for new stew recipes, and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Amarelys Velez
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


tonya faison
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and flavorful, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Prienc Hammad
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is really good. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jojo TV
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. I made it with some leftover pot roast and it was delicious.


Colton Maxwell
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


Terri Schmitzer
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This stew is so hearty and flavorful. The beef is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family.


Wise Samuel
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I've made this stew several times now and it always turns out great. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Estephanie Santiago
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This is my new favorite stew recipe. It is so easy to make and the results are amazing. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jim Johnson
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I made this stew for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that I could make it ahead of time and just reheat it when I was ready to serve.


ngcali simphiwe
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This stew is so delicious and comforting. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Wangui Maina
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I love the combination of flavors in this stew. The beef, tomatoes, and herbs all come together perfectly. I also appreciate that this recipe is so easy to make. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. Dinner was ready when


Olothando Budeli
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This Sicilian-style beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is cooked until it is fall-apart tender, and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my famil