Nonna Irma's Stew
by Cucina con Simone · 162K subscribers on YouTube
This recipe is a tribute to my childhood and Nonna Irma, the grandmother of all the children in the neighborhood. A simple, rustic stew made with whatever vegetables you have in the fridge, slow-cooked until tender. The meat falls apart and the broth is perfect for dipping bread.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
16 items- Beef StewBeef stew meat, cut into pieces
- 2 tbspOlive Oil
- Black PepperTo taste
- Onion1 onion, chopped
- AsparagusA bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut
- Bell PeppersBell peppers, sliced
- BroccoliBroccoli florets
- Asparagus StemsAsparagus stems (the tougher ends), sliced
- 2 pcsGarlicCloves, crushed or sliced
- 1 sprigFresh RosemaryFresh rosemary
- 1 sprigFresh OreganoFresh oregano
- 1.5 tbspTomato Paste1-2 tablespoons
- Meat or Chicken BrothEnough to cover ingredients; not vegetable broth
- 1 tspVinegarWhite or wine vinegar
- Snow Peas(optional) — Snow peas, optional
- Zucchini(optional) — Zucchini, optional
Method
- Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef stew meat, season with pepper, and sear until well caramelized.
- Add the vegetables: onion, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, asparagus stems, garlic cloves, a sprig of rosemary (broken in half) and a sprig of oregano.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste and stir to combine.
- Pour in enough beef or chicken broth to cover everything. (Do not use vegetable broth.)
- Add a teaspoon of vinegar.
- Cover and cook: for a regular pot, 2.5 hours on low heat; for a pressure cooker, 25-30 minutes (or until the meat is tender). If using a pressure cooker, safely release the pressure before opening.
- Serve: arrange the meat and vegetables on a plate and spoon some of the sauce around. Enjoy with bread for dipping.
Cucina con Simone
Home cook162K subscribers on YouTube41.4M total channel viewsBenvenuti nel canale dello Chef Simone! Qui condivido ricette della tradizione italiana e creazioni ispirate dalla mia esperienza internazionale. Il mio obiettivo è aiutare tutte le famiglie a cucinare piatti indimenticabili, senza spendere una fortuna, utilizzando prodotti facilmente reperibili nei supermercati di tutto il mondo. Se amate la buona cucina, scoprire sapori autentici e imparare trucchi e consigli semplici, questo è il canale giusto per voi. Unisciti a me in questa avventura culinaria e porta il gusto in tavola con soddisfazione e facilità!
