Spezzatino Italian beef stew with potatoes and peas
Soft beef in a simple tomato and rosemary sauce with potatoes and sweet peas.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.83 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat half the oil in a heavy casserole over a high heat. Brown the beef in two batches for 4 minutes each. Set aside.
8 min - 2
Add the rest of the oil, the onion, carrots and celery and cook gently for 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato purée for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Pour in the wine and bubble for 2 minutes. Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water and add it with the beef, rosemary and bay.
- 4
Cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour 15 minutes.
75 min - 5
Add the potatoes and simmer for 25 minutes, until they are soft and the beef is tender.
25 min - 6
Stir in the peas and cook for 3 minutes. Take out the rosemary and bay, season with black pepper and serve.
3 min
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