Best Roman Stew Recipes

ROMAN STEW (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the beef in the oil over medium-high heat (do this in batches). Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
• Add the garlic ,celery and onion slices to the slow cooker, then sprinkle the salt, cinnamon, cloves, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg over the beef and vegetables.
• Pour the tomatoes and the wine over the beef and vegetables.
• Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
• If you want a thicker sauce, stir in some cornstarch mixed with water at the end of the cooking time.

ROMAN STEW

Steps:

• Cut meat into 1-in cubes and brown in butter and oil over medium heat using a large pot. Remove.
• Sauté mushrooms for 3-4 minutes. Remove. Sauté onion and garlic 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley and seasonings. Simmer 5-19 minutes.
• Add wine, broth, and cheese. Simmer 5 minutes longer. Stir in meat and mushrooms.
• Cover and cook for 1 hour. Add a little water or broth if needed.
• Good served with either rice cooked in broth or oven-roasted potatoes, broccoli and crisp rolls.

LA VIGNAROLA ROMAN-STYLE SPRING-VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water. Squeeze the lemons into the water and add the rinds to the bowl. Using a serrated knife, cut off the top third of an artichoke. Pull back and snap off the dark green, leafy blades, one by one, until only the pale yellow leaves remain. Using a paring knife, trim the artichoke bottom and stem to the pale green flesh, then cut it in half lengthwise. Drop into the water (to keep the artichoke from turning brown) and repeat with the remaining artichokes. Using a spoon, scoop out the prickly leaves and hairy choke. Cut each half into 4 wedges and return to the water until ready to use.
• If using fresh fava beans, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl two-thirds full with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add the beans and cook for 1 minute, then drain and immediately submerge the beans in the ice water. Peel the beans by gently tearing the pale skins and pinching at one end. Discard the skins, reserving the dark green interiors.
• Heat a 12-inch nonreactive pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and when hot, add the onion, oregano (if using) and guanciale. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion and guanciale are translucent, about 10 minutes. Drain artichokes and add to the pan, along with 2 cups water and 11/4 teaspoons salt. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until artichokes are just tender, about 25 minutes. If using frozen favas, add them and cook for 2 minutes. If using fresh favas or frozen edamame, add them, along with the peas, and cook until warm and tender, about 5 minutes more. Remove the oregano sprig. Sprinkle in parsley and mint. Season with lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper and, if desired, additional salt. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve.

ROMAN COUNTRY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, brown the meat in oil.
• Stir in tomatoes with juice, (I like to cut the tomatoes into smaller pieces),tomato sauce, water, onion spices.
• Heat to boiling, reduce heat and cover and simmer until meat is tender about 1 1/2-2 hours.
• Stir in macaroni and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 mintes, stirring occasionaly.
• (hint, do not use more than 4 oz. of macaroni).
• Stir in green beans and cook another 15-20 minutes.
• Serve with parmesan cheese.
• Goes well with french bread and a salad.

STUFATINO ALLA ROMANA (ROMAN BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• Coat the beef cubes in the seasoned flour.
• Heat the oil in a large casserole dish.
• The dish must be flame proof.
• Add the bacon pieces and fry until they are crisp.
• Transfer them to kitchen towels to drain.
• Add the onion, garlic and celery to the casserole and fry until the onion is soft.
• Add the beef cubes and fry until evenly browned.
• Stir in the marjoram and bacon, and pour over the wine and stock.
• Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer the stew, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Moisten the meat with a little more stock if it becomes too dry.
• The stew is done when the beef is tender and the sauce very thick and dark.
• Serve at once.

ROMAN OXTAIL STEW (CODA ALLA VACCINARA)

Steps:

• 1. Season oxtails with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 5-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oxtails; cook, turning once, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. 2. Put pancetta, minced celery, cloves, garlic, carrots, onions, and bay leaf into Dutch oven and cook, stirring, until soft, 5-6 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, for 6 minutes. Add wine, bring to a boil; cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add oxtails along with tomatoes and 1 1⁄2 cups water. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, for 2 hours. 3. Add whole celery; cook over medium heat, uncovered, until celery is tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and season with salt and pepper. Transfer oxtails to plates and spoon some of sauce and celery on top. Serve with crusty bread.

OXTAIL STEW, ROMAN STYLE

Steps:

• 1 In a large Dutch oven or other deep, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil. Pat the oxtail dry and add to the pan only as many pieces as will fit comfortably in a single layer. Brown the pieces well on all sides, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer the pieces to a plate. 2 Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the wine, scraping the bottom of the pan. 3 Return the oxtail to the pan. Add the tomatoes, cloves, salt and pepper to taste, and water. Cover the pan and bring the liquid to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and coming away from the bones, about 3 hours. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the celery and cook 1 minute. Drain well. 5 Stir the chocolate into the pan with the oxtails. Add the celery, pine nuts, and raisins. Bring to a simmer. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.