Beef Stew A La Italia

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs lean beef chuck, cut into 1-inch, cubes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, coarsely chopped
• 1 large baking potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch, chunks
• 2/3 cup picante sauce (i use pace)
• 1 teaspoon basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 place meat on rack of broiler pan.
• 2 broil 4" from the heat until it is lightly browned, turning it once.
• 3 heat oil in large sauce pan or dutch oven over medium heat.
• 4 add onion and garlic and cook about 3 minutes.
• 5 add meat, tomatoes, potato, picante sauce, basil, oregano, and if desired salt.
• 6 bring to a boil.
• 7 reduce heat and cover, simmering until meat is tender about 1 hour.
• 8 stir in green pepper and zucchini and continue to simmer until vegetables are crisp tender, about 10 minutes.
• 9 ladle into bowls, sprinkle with cheese.
• 10 serve with additional picante sauce.