Italian Beef

Slow-Cooked Chianti Beef Stew with Buttered Polenta and Sauteed Zucchini

Name: Slow-Cooked Chianti Beef Stew with Buttered Polenta and Sauteed Zucchini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pound beef chuck roast; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 pound zucchini; 2 medium onion; 4 clove garlic; 2 whole carrot; 2 stalk celery; 2 cup Chianti; 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 cup beef broth; 1 cup polenta; 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon butter; 1 piece bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt

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This Slow-Cooked Chianti Beef Stew with Buttered Polenta and Sautéed Zucchini is a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends. With 2-3 hours of simmering time, the beef becomes incredibly tender, while the wine, herbs, and vegetables create a rich, flavorful stew. The creamy polenta and sautéed zucchini are easy side dishes that complement the stew beautifully. This recipe serves 4 people and requires about 30 minutes of active prep time.

Meat, Eggs, & Dairy

2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Fresh Produce & Herbs

1 pound zucchini
2 medium onion
2 whole carrot
2 stalks celery

Seasonings & Spices

4 cloves garlic
1 piece bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Pantry Items

2 cups Chianti
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 cup polenta
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter