Spezzatino Di Manzo Al Cioccolato Beef Stew With Chocolate Recipes

BEEF STEW WITH CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine beef stew meat, salt, pepper and flour. Toss until beef is well coated.
• Heat the canola in a large saute pan over high heat. Add seasoned beef and sear on all sides until brown and caramelized. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Combine seared beef, carrots, mushrooms, potatoes and tomatoes in a 4-quart slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, stir together grated chocolate, garlic, meatloaf packet, beef broth, and red wine. Pour into slow cooker and sprinkle the leeks over the top. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4 to 6 hours.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

SPEZZATINO DI MANZO AL CIOCCOLATO: BEEF STEW WITH CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat up the olive oil. Add the pancetta and cook until the fat has been rendered down.
• Place the flour in a shallow bowl or dish. Dredge the beef in the flour, shake off any excess flour, and add the beef to the hot pan. Sear the beef, stirring well so that all sides are browned. Add the sage, thyme (without the stem), and salt, to taste, to the saucepan. Deglaze the pan with the sherry and stir to pick up any brown bits. Once the sherry has reduced, add a couple ladles of vegetable broth and let reduce. Continue stirring and add the chopped chocolate. Once the chocolate has completely melted, add a few more ladles of vegetable broth.
• Allow to cook for 1 hour on medium heat, adding more vegetable broth, if necessary.