Stracotto al Chianti: Beef Braised in Chianti

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 2 hr
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 2 hr
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
  3. 2 red onions, roughly chopped
  4. 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  5. 3 cups Chianti wine
  6. Salt
  7. 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns

Instructions

  1. In a stew pot, heat up the extra-virgin olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef, onions and garlic. Sear for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add all of the wine. It should be enough to cover the beef. Season with salt and whole peppercorns.
  2. Bring the wine to a boil. Lower the heat and allow it to gently simmer for approximately 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 712
Total Fat 38 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 50 g
Cholesterol 143 mg
Sodium 1156 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 712
Total Fat 38 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 50 g
Cholesterol 143 mg
Sodium 1156 mg

 

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