Italian Beef Or Veal Stew

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Beef stew the way my grandmother used to make it! A good hearty dinner on a cold winter night, served with lots of warm, crusty, italian bread for dunking into the sauce, mmmmmmm....... Tastes even better the second day.

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Steps

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In a 6 quart pot , brown the meat with the onions in oil.

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Add the mushrooms , and cook until the juices start to run.

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Add the tomatoes , basil , oregano , garlic , wine and bay leaf to the pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Add the carrots , potatoes and just enough boiling water to cover the vegetables.

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Continue cooking , stirring occasionally , for about another 15-20 minutes , or until vegetables are almost tender.

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Add the green beans and a bit more boiling water if necessary to cover the green beans.

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Continue cooking over medium low heat until all vegetables are tender , about 10 more minutes.

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Add salt and pepper to taste , stir well.

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Serve with a good crusty bread.

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Ingredients

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lean beef, onion, garlic, white mushrooms, olive oil, italian plum tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, string bean, dry red wine, bay leaf, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, boiling water