Dick Sturza’S Beefsteak Marinara
Description
This hearty Italian-American casserole transforms simple top round beef into a tender, flavor-packed meal. The dish combines browned beef cubes with sauted onions and fresh mushrooms, all nestled in a robust sauce made from beef consomm, dry wine, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. Slow-baking ensures the meat becomes incredibly tender while the flavors meld beautifully. Its a comforting, rustic dish perfect for family dinners or when you need a meal that can simmer unattended for hours. Serve over spaghetti for a satisfying, home-style experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
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Trim fat from the top round beef and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Brown the beef cubes in batches, stirring often, until well-browned on all sides. Do not crowd the pan.
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Transfer the browned beef to a 3- to 3.5-quart casserole dish using a slotted spoon.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the frying pan. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms.
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Saut the onion, garlic, and mushrooms, stirring often, until the onion is limp and mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer the vegetable mixture to the casserole dish with the beef.
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Melt the butter (or olive oil) in the same frying pan over medium heat.
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Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes a smooth paste.
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Gradually whisk in the condensed beef consomm, dry wine, tomato paste, chopped parsley, dried basil, and dried oregano until smooth.
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Add the stewed tomatoes (breaking them up with a spoon) and any liquid from the can to the pan.
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Stir the sauce continuously until it comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
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Pour the hot sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture in the casserole dish. Stir gently to combine.
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Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender when pierced with a fork.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve hot over cooked spaghetti, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1027.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 59.8g92%
- Saturated Fat 21.5g108%
- Cholesterol 255.1mg86%
- Sodium 380.9mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.9g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 89.9g180%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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