ITALIAN HUNTERS STEW

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Meet the Cook: This is an all-time favorite because it combines the satisfying ingredients of meat and vegetables with the flavor and textures of pasta dishes. My husband is a hunter besides, so on occasion I'll use elk or venison in place of the beef. We have three daughters and three grandchildren. Plus, my husband's the oldest of 14 children. Having 30 or 40 for holiday dinners isn't uncommon! -Ann Shorey, Sutherlin, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 large onions, quartered
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces mostaccioli or penne pasta, cooked and drained
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Toss meat with flour; brown on all sides in oil in 5-qt. Dutch oven. Add garlic and onions; saute until tender. Stir in the broth, seasoned salt, chili powder, oregano and rosemary. , Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat and carrots are tender. Stir in macaroni; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.