BeefMeatPesto

Beef Stew – Spezzatino Di Manzo

A deliciously rich and hearty beef stew, that can be prepared in no time at all.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
4 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp Filippo Berio Mild & Light Olive Oil
150g pancetta cubes
1 red onion, peeled and sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
500g butternut squash and sweet potato mix, peeled & diced
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 tsp cornflour
500ml beef stock
3 tbsp Filippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
450g sirloin steak
2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Method

Heat 1 tbsp of Filippo Berio Mild & Light Olive Oil in a large deep sided frying pan
Add the pancetta and cook for 2-3 minutes over a low heat, until golden
Add the onion, garlic, butternut squash, sweet potato and thyme and cook for a further 4-5 minutes
In a small bowl, mix together the cornflour and 2 tbsp of cold stock
Add the Filippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, chopped tomatoes and remaining stock to the pancetta and butternut squash mixture
Stir in the cornflour and cook for 10 minutes over a low heat until the sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan and rub the steaks with the remaining oil
When the pan is hot, cook the steaks for 1 minute each side. Remove and allow resting for 2-3 minutes.
Slice the steak into 2cm slices and add to the sauce
Simmer for 10 minutes
Scatter over the flat leaf parsley and serve with mashed potato or soft polenta

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This Olive Oil is a healthy substitute for other cooking oils. With its high smoke point it is the ideal choice for frying, stir-frying and baking. The light bouquet allows the natural flavour of food to come through.