Italian-Inspired Stew with Mushrooms

Tomatoes, herbs, and wine add Italian flavor to this savory beef and mushroom stew that's perfect to dish up over rice or noodles.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 312 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ cup red wine
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• ½ large onion, sliced
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes in puree
• ½ cup beef broth, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in beef. Cook and stir until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes, then remove to a plate.

Step 2

Add mushrooms to the skillet and saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove mushrooms to a plate.

Step 3

Add onion and garlic to the skillet; saute until onion is beginning to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Add wine, 1/2 cup broth, and Parmesan cheese; simmer for 5 more minutes.

Step 4

Stir in reserved beef and mushrooms. Cover and cook until beef is tender, about 1 hour, adding more broth if needed.