Hearty and savory Northern Italian Beef Stew

This Northern Italian Beef Stew is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy night in. It's made with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth that will warm you up from the inside out. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
5. Pour in the red wine and simmer until slightly reduced.
6. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Discard bay leaves and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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