Sailor's Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, potatoes, carrots, and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add sausage and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Serve with freshly cooked pasta, crusty bread, or over mashed potatoes.

Interesting Facts

• Sailor's Stew is also known as Cacciucco, a traditional Italian seafood stew.
• The stew is often served with toasted bread rubbed with garlic on top.
• The stew is traditionally served with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley on top.