Italian Stew Recipe

Name: Italian Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; 1 medium onion, sliced thin; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 12 lbs boneless pork shoulder or 2 12 lbs country-style pork ribs, cubed 1 1/2 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ½ cup red wine; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; ½ teaspoon dried orange peel; ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons flour; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 medium onion, sliced thin
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 12 lbs boneless pork shoulder or 2 12 lbs country-style pork ribs, cubed 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup red wine
1 teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon dried orange peel
½ teaspoon crushed rosemary
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
¼ cup water

1
Place peppers, onion and garlic in crock pot.
2
Heat oil in large skillet over med high heat, cook pork in batches 4 to 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
3
Place in crockpot.
4
Add tomatoes and wine to skillet.
5
Bring to a boil over med heat, scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet (deglaze).
6
Pour over pork.
7
Add remaining ingredients except flour and water to slow cooker.
8
Cook covered on low heat 7 to 9 hours or until pork is fork tender.
9
In a small bowl, whisk together flour and water.
10
Whisk into liquid in crockpot.
11
Increase heat to high; cook 15 minutes or until thickened.

407

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips, 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips, 1 medium onion, sliced thin, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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