Stove Top Mediterranean Zucchini Beef Stew Recipes

STOVE TOP MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a heavy plastic bag combine the flour with salt and pepper.
• Add in cubed beef; toss to coat, then shake off any excess flour.
• 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.
• Brown the remaining beef adding in more oil if needed.
• Add in the red bell pepper, onion and garlic; saute for 3 minutes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add in zucchini and olives; simmer covered for 8-10 minutes until zucchini is tender.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Ladle into serving bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Delicious!

BALSAMIC STOVE TOP BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large fry pan or dutch oven cook the onion and carrots in the olive oil until the onion starts to brown. Add the Steak, salt and pepper cook meat until done on all sides.
• Add Potatoes, Tomatoes and Mushrooms.
• Add the Balsamic Vinegar
• Bring to a boil and cook stirring often until most of the water is boiled off.
• If the Carrots are not done you can add some more water and cook longer.
• Serve on noodles or rice.