Italian Beef Stew (Paleo) (Edit recipe)

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This dish is called Spezzatino and is a lighter version of the traditional tomato and red wine based beef stew. A slow cooked meat is reminiscent of Sunday dinners. This paleo version does not use the typical wheat flour, but uses arrowroot flour in its place. A total hit with my family I hope you enjoy.

15 minutes

4 hours and 30 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	682
Fat:	26 g
Carbohydrates:	52 g
Protein:	43 g
Cholesterol:	102 g
Sodium:	1799 mg
Fiber:	9 g
Sugars:	9 g
Calculated per serving.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 lb Beef Chuck Roast, Large cubes, about 3”
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Sea Salt
.5 tsp Black Pepper
1 cup Pinot Grigio, or other dry white wine
1.5 cups Beef Bone Broth
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 whole White Onion, Medium diced
3 pieces Carrots, Medium diced
3 pieces Celery, Medium diced
1 cup Frozen Peas
3 Tbsp Water
2 Tbsp Arrowroot Flour, or arrowroot powder

Polenta

1 cup Corn Grits (Polenta)
2 cups Water
1 cup Goat Milk, Or other milk, unsweetened
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Sea Salt

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Put salt and pepper on cubed beef.
In an Instant Pot sear the cubes of beef in oil for about 3-4 minutes per side to golden brown. Do this in batches, don’t overcrowd the pan.
Add wine, broth, and seasoning and let cook for 1 minute.
Turn pot on slow cook, low heat. Cook for 2 hours.
Add onions, carrots, celery and cook for 2 hours.
Add peas and stir.
In a small bowl combine the water and arrowroot flour until blended. Add to the pot and stir.
Cook for 15 minutes.

Polenta:

Make the polenta. Heat water and milk in pan cook on medium high heat.
Heat until almost foaming, stir periodically.
Slowly add polenta while stirring, let cook on low for 20-25 minutes stirring periodically so it doesn’t burn.
Add cheese and salt, stir.