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Stracotto al Chianti: Beef Braised in Chianti
Recipe courtesy David Rocco
- Total Time:
- 2 hr 10 min
- Prep:
- 10 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 2 hr
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 red onions, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 cups Chianti wine
- Salt
- 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
Directions
In a stew pot, heat up the extra-virgin olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef, onions and garlic. Sear for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add all of the wine. It should be enough to cover the beef. Season with salt and whole peppercorns.
Bring the wine to a boil. Lower the heat and allow it to gently simmer for approximately 2 hours.
© Recipe courtesy David Rocco