Stove Top Mediterranean Zucchini Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Stove Top Mediterranean Zucchini Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour; seasoning salt (can use regular salt); pepper; 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into about 3/4-inch cubes; 1/4 cup oil (more as needed); 1 large bell pepper, chopped into large pieces; 1 big onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 -3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (or to taste); 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; salt and pepper; 2 zucchini, halved lenghwise and cut crosswise into about 1/2 - 3/4-inch slices; 1 1/2 cups olives, pitted and halved (can leave whole, make sure that they are pitted); grated parmesan cheese (optional but good to use)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup flour
seasoning salt (can use regular salt)
pepper
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into about 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup oil (more as needed)
1 large bell pepper, chopped into large pieces
1 big onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 -3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt and pepper
2 zucchini, halved lenghwise and cut crosswise into about 1/2 - 3/4-inch slices
1 1/2 cups olives, pitted and halved (can leave whole, make sure that they are pitted)
grated parmesan cheese (optional but good to use)

1
In a heavy plastic bag combine the flour with salt and pepper.
2
Add in cubed beef; toss to coat, then shake off any excess flour.
3
In a 6-quart deep pot over medium-high heat, with oil, brown 2 batches of beef for about 5 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
4
Brown the remaining beef adding in more oil if needed.
5
Add in the red bell pepper, onion and garlic; saute for 3 minutes.
6
Add in the browned beef and any juices that were left in the bowl, tomatoes with juice, broth, wine, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and thyme.
7
Scrape up any browned bits left from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon; simmer covered for about 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Add in zucchini and olives; simmer covered for 8-10 minutes until zucchini is tender.
10
Remove bay leaf.
11
Ladle into serving bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
12
Delicious!

817

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup flour, seasoning salt (can use regular salt), pepper, 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into about 3/4-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Stove Top Mediterranean Zucchini Beef 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.

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Stove Top Mediterranean Zucchini Beef Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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