Sicilian Beef One Pot

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 40 Min

When the weather demands warm, comforting meals, nothing fits the bill better than a good old stick-to-your-ribs one-pot. The Italian flair adds an extra level of comfort to this stew.

What You'll Need

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cup beef broth
1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

What to Do

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Roll beef in flour mixture, coating completely. In a soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot; brown beef on all sides for 5 minutes.
Remove beef from pot; set aside. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pot, and cook 5 minutes, or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add remaining ingredients, including remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; return beef to pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until beef is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.