Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 1/2 c. minced parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp. rosemary
  • 2 carrots, cut up
  • 1 small pkg. frozen peas
  • 3 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can Italian plum tomatoes, cut up
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 4 potatoes, quartered

Method

  • In a large heavy skillet, brown beef in hot oil.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion, celery, garlic and carrots to pan drippings; saute until tender.
  • Return beef to pan.
  • Add tomatoes, parsley, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper; bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Add potatoes the last 45 minutes of cooking.
  • Add peas the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time.
  • Serve with French bread and a hearty red wine.