Easy Italian Beef Stew

Hearty. Warm. Satisfying. Delicious and Easy! There is something so comforting about a bowl of steaming beef stew. And this recipe is elevated with the addition of red wine and herbs…aka Italian beef stew. Wine makes everything a little better, am I right? This recipe starts off with browning the beef really will with Cervasi olive oil, and then layering in the aromatic vegetables, wine, broth and herbs. I’m telling you, my mouth is watering right now just thinking about it.

This is also a great recipe for easy entertaining because:

• You can make the stew a couple of days ahead of time so it’s even great for weeknight entertaining.

• It’s easy to round out the meal by serving it with a crisp green salad with a simple olive oil balsamic vinaigrette.

• Add a loaf of crusty bread, a bottle of red wine and you have a fabulous cozy dinner.

Set the table the day before so you don’t have to worry about it the night of your dinner. If you don’t have flowers, just buy a bag of apples and put them in a pretty bowl on your table as a centerpiece. Add a few votives, a good playlist and just relax and enjoy the evening. Your friends and family will thank you. #dinnerwithlauren