Italian beef with herbs
4 servings
30 minutes
Italian-style beef with herbs embodies the warmth of the Mediterranean sun in every bite. This recipe originates from Italian villages where the secret to a delicious dish lies in simple yet quality ingredients and attention to detail. Tender pieces of beef are sautéed with onions and then simmered in a fragrant sauce made from ripe tomatoes, sweet peppers, and aromatic Italian herbs. The thick, rich sauce infuses the meat with deep flavor, making it incredibly juicy. Serving it with crispy baguette or pasta turns this dish into a perfect cozy dinner that warms the soul. It pairs wonderfully with red wine and fresh green salads. It's not just food – it's a celebration of flavor that offers a sense of Italian hospitality.
1
Chop the onion into small cubes and sauté in olive oil until soft.
- Onion: 1 head
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
2
Cut the beef into cubes against the grain. Add the meat to the onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Beef: 300 g
3
In a blender, prepare the sauce: blend chopped tomato, seedless chopped pepper, herb mix, and salt into a paste.
- Tomatoes: 2 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Italian Herb Blend: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste
4
Pour the obtained sauce over the meat and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Tomatoes: 2 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Italian Herb Blend: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste