TUSCAN BEEF STEW WITH POLENTA (SPEZZATINO DI MANZO TOSCANO CON POLENTA)

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Categories     Beef     Stew     Dinner

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Stew:
2 pounds stew beef, such as boneless chuck
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, cut into medium dice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 and 1/2 cups dry red wine
8 sprigs fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Polenta:
1 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
4 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Trim the excess fat off the beef and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a heavy, large saucepan over moderately high heat, heat the olive oil until hot but not smoking. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Add beef and saute, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Add wine and thyme, stir well, and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then lower heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until beef is tender, about 2 hours. Prepare the Polenta: Pour olive oil into large serving bowl and swirl to coat. Set aside. In a heavy, large pot over moderately high heat, bring stock to a boil. Lower heat to moderate and slowly add polenta, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan, about 10 minutes. Transfer to oil-coated serving bowl and keep warm. When beef is tender, use tongs to remove tomato skins and thyme sprigs. Transfer stew to large serving bowl. Serve polenta alongside. Makes 4 to 6 servings. That's it!

Damian George
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This Tuscan beef stew with polenta is a great dish for a cold winter night. The beef is tender and the polenta is creamy and comforting. I highly recommend it.


Md Reduone
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. The polenta was a nice touch.


Hridoy Mahammud
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This beef stew is hearty and delicious. The polenta is a great addition and makes the dish even more filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Naveedk Naveedh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The beef is always tender and the sauce is flavorful. Polenta is the perfect accompaniment.


Salman Sani
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This Tuscan beef stew with polenta is a must-try! The beef is cooked to perfection and the polenta is creamy and delicious. The flavors are amazing.


Rai Usman kharal
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the stew and the polenta. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Laiqat Ali
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This stew was delicious! The beef was fall-apart tender and the polenta was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the porcini mushrooms and the red wine. Will definitely be making this again.


Maddie Price
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The beef is always tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. My guests always rave about it.


Rohit Deewana
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This Tuscan beef stew is now a staple in our household. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The polenta is the perfect comfort food.


Sumi Sanam
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. Polenta was a great addition too.


Dema Daren
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the hearty beef stew and the polenta was the perfect accompaniment. Will definitely be making this again.


Let your Heart Say
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This Tuscan beef stew with polenta was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, with the beef meltingly tender and the polenta creamy and smooth. I especially loved the addition of the porcini mushrooms, which added a wonderful earthy