TENDER RED WINE STEW, tender and tasty, a classic main dish of Italian cuisine, typical recipe for dinner, great on cold evenings.
The red wine stew is a rich and flavorful dish perfect for dinner, also great during festivities and you can customize it with the addition of mushrooms, tomatoes, or herbs like thyme or rosemary.
The recipe for red wine stew is quite simple, but the cooking is rather lengthy. To achieve tender meat that melts in your mouth, patience is necessary as the cooking must be long and slow.
It is not the dish to bring to the table at the last minute, so it’s best to prepare it when you have time or the night before and let it cook, checking occasionally to add more broth or water.
Join me in the kitchen today, there’s red wine stew.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2-3 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs beef (I use scottona)
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery (omitted)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6.8 oz red wine
- 2 leaves bay leaf
- to taste all-purpose flour
Steps
Slice the onions, celery, and carrots with a mandoline. I omitted the celery because I didn’t have any. Place them in a pot with oil and sauté.
Flour the meat and add it to the chopped vegetables, browning it well by turning the meat over, then add the red wine and let it evaporate by cooking for a few minutes.
Add beef broth or, if unavailable, hot water as I did, the bay leaves, and let it cook.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least a couple of hours, or until the meat is tender and easily falls apart.
During cooking, be sure to stir occasionally and add a bit of water or broth if the liquid reduces too much.
When the stew is ready, taste it and adjust with salt and pepper to your preference.
Serve the stew hot, possibly accompanied by mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.
Bon appetit
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) Tender Red Wine Stew
Which red wine to use for the stew?
For the stew, a dry red wine should be used, not fortified or sweet.
How can the stew be softened?
The stew is softened by cooking it on low heat with the lid closed for about 2 to 3 hours. It just takes patience.
What is the best type of meat to use for stew?
You can use various types of meat, such as beef, veal, pork, or lamb. The choice depends on your personal tastes. Beef is a traditional choice and is often considered one of the best cuts for a rich and flavorful stew.
How long should I cook the stew?
Cooking stew requires time to make the meat tender and allow the flavors to fully develop. Generally, the stew is cooked for at least an hour and a half to two hours. You can extend the cooking if you desire even more tender meat.
Can I replace red wine with another type of wine?
Red wine is traditionally used in red wine stew for its robust flavor. However, you can experiment with other types of wine, such as dry white wine or rosé wine, to achieve different flavors.
Can I prepare the stew in advance?
Yes, red wine stew is one of those dishes that is often even more flavorful the next day. You can prepare it in advance, store it in the refrigerator, and reheat it before serving.
What can I serve with the stew?
Red wine stew pairs well with sides like mashed potatoes, polenta, rice, or crusty bread. Steamed vegetables or a fresh salad are also great choices to accompany this dish.
