Stufato (Beef in Red Wine) recipe
- 1 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup canned Italian plum tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper
Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium high heat, add meat and brown on all sides, add onion and sauté until limp. Stir in 1/2 cup of red wine. Add next six items to the pan, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add remaining wine and continue simme- ring for another hour. Crush capers and mix with sour cream, add to saucepan-incorporate it, add olives and serve with a side dish of roasted sweet peppers and anchovies.
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