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Spezzatino e Polenta (Beef Stew with Polenta)

5 hr 20 min
2 hr 50 min prep
2 hr 30 min cook

Serves 12

16gCarbs
14gFat
18gProtein

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Beef broth
  • 1/4 cup All purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 lb Boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 3 tbsp Italian extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian dry red wine
  • 14 oz Italian crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 stick Celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onion
  • 4 Medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 18 oz Italian Polenta
  • 1/2 cup Fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

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  • Item, Hill Country Fare Beef Broth. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.02.
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    14 oz needed

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  • Item, Hill Country Fare All Purpose Flour. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.37.
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  • Item, H-E-B Coarse Ground Black Pepper. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.58.
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  • Item, H-E-B Beef Boneless Chuck Steak, USDA Select. Quantity: 2 eachs. Price: $13.28.
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  • Item, Terra Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $17.66.
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  • Item, Fresh Rosemary. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.06.
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  • Item, Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Tetra Red Wine. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.15.
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  • Item, Alessi Crushed Italian Tomatoes. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $4.04.
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    14 oz needed

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  • Item, H-E-B Tomato Paste. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.89.
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  • Item, H-E-B Coarse Kosher Salt. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.60.
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  • Item, Fresh Celery Stalk. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.30.
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  • Item, Fresh Sweet Onion. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.80.
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  • Item, H-E-B Fresh Baby Carrots. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $1.23.
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  • Item, Ancient Harvest Traditional Italian Polenta. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $2.79.
    Ancient Harvest Traditional Italian Polenta
    18 oz needed

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  • Item, Fresh Italian Parsley. Quantity: 1 each. Price: $0.92.
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a simmer.
  2. Combine flour and pepper in a bowl, add beef, and toss to coat.
  3. Heat olive oil in another large pot, add beef, and brown on all sides.
  4. Add rosemary and red wine. Turn heat to high and reduce wine by half. Return to medium heat.
  5. Pour in tomatoes, tomato paste, and 4 oz. of the broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add salt and chopped vegetables, cover, and simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until meat is tender, adding broth as needed.
  7. Meanwhile, cook polenta according to package directions.
  8. To serve, spoon polenta onto plates, ladle beef stew over the top, and garnish with parsley.
  9. Sponsored by: ITA

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    280
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 14g
    • 22%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 4.5g
    • 23%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 60mg
    • 20%
  • Sodium
    • 650mg
    • 27%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 16g
    • 5%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 2g
  • Sugars
    • 4g
  • Protein
    • 18g
  • Vitamin C
    • 20%
  • Calcium
    • 4%
  • Iron
    • 15%
  • Vitamin A
    • 80%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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