Beef Kidney Stew
A hearty Italian-inspired stew made with tender beef kidney, vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 pound beef kidney
- β1 medium onion
- β2 medium carrot
- β2 stalks celery
- β28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- β2 cups beef broth
- β1 cup red wine
- β2 tablespoons tomato paste
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Sear the beef kidney until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Return the beef kidney to the pot and bring the stew to a boil.
- 6
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Braise the stew for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef kidney is tender.
- 7
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- 8
Optional: serve with crusty bread or over egg noodles.