Nonna's Italian Stew
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. round steak OR London Broil, cut into 1" cubes
- 8 cloves garlic
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 6 carrots, peeled, sliced into 1 - 2" pieces
- 10 russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2" cubes
- 2 cups celery, with the leavles, chopped
- 2 large onions, quartered
- 1 bunch Italian parsely, chopped
- 12 oz. tomato paste (more if necessary)
- 4 cups water (more if necessary)
Instructions
- In a large, deep, heavy pot, brown the meat cubes in the olive oil.
- Add the garlic when the met is browned (do not burn the garlic)
- Add the tomato paste and water
- Cook the meat on medium heat for approximately 45 minutes
- Add all of the vegetables and more water if it is too thick
- Add the Italian parsley
- Cook until potatoes are 'al dente' and NOT mushy, about 20 minutes
- Taste, taste, taste . . . and adjust any ingredient to your preferences.