Italian-Inspired Beef and Asparagus Stew with Oats
What Started it all:
Stew Beef, Asparagus, oats, sous vide
This hearty and healthy Italian-inspired stew is perfect for a family meal. Combining tender sous vide beef, fresh asparagus, and nutritious oats, this dish is both flavorful and nourishing. Cooking and eating together as a family is important, and this recipe is designed to bring everyone to the table.
Ingredients
- 600g stew beef, cut into chunks
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup of oats
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (400g) of diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper.
- Place the beef in a sous vide bag with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprig of fresh thyme.
- Cook in a sous vide water bath at 56°C (132.8°F) for 24 hours.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking until they start to soften.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the red wine if using, and stir in the oregano and basil.
- Remove the beef from the sous vide bag and add it to the pot along with any juices.
- Add the oats and asparagus pieces to the stew.
- Simmer the stew on low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together. Add more broth if necessary.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
This Italian-inspired beef and asparagus stew with oats is a delicious and nutritious meal that brings family and friends together. Enjoy the rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, knowing that you're serving up a healthy dish that everyone will love. Buon appetito!