{"id":4113,"date":"2016-12-22T18:19:40","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T18:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=4113"},"modified":"2017-11-27T12:57:40","modified_gmt":"2017-11-27T12:57:40","slug":"beef-christmas-stew-balsamic-reduction-spicy-potatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=4113","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Beef Stew in Balsamic Reduction with Spicy Potatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is around the corner and this recipe is perfect for the Christmassy atmosphere!<\/p>\n<p>The beef meat is very versatile and it is possible to cook it in several ways. I really love stew meat, mainly during Holy Celebrations, like this! I was inspired by the characteristic flavour of balsamic vinegar, that I really love.<\/p>\n<p>Warm up\u00a0your heart and prepare this fantastic recipe for Christmas, you can accompany your meal with white rice, polenta or any other side dishes to intensify the stunning flavour of this meat with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/balsamic-vinegar-of-modena-igp-malpighi\/\">Balsamic Vinegar of Modena\u00a0 IGP\u00a0<\/a> reduction.<\/p>\n<p>I used my Spicy Boiled Potatoes as a side, so keep reading and try my :<\/p>\n<h1>Christmas Beef Stew in Balsamic Reduction with Spicy Potatoes<\/h1>\n<h2>Ingredients for 6 people:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1Kg Minced Beef<\/li>\n<li>80g Mushrooms<\/li>\n<li>2 little White Onions<\/li>\n<li>50g Butter<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 glass of <a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/balsamic-vinegar-of-modena-igp-malpighi\/\">Balsamic Vinegar of Modena\u00a0 IGP\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons <a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\">Extra Virgin Olive Oil &#8220;Il Vero&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3 Cloves<\/li>\n<li>Thyme, as needed<\/li>\n<li>Salt and Pepper, as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew1-e1482358107406.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4132\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew1-e1482358107406-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasbalsamicstew1\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In a pan, melt the butter and the <a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\">olive oil<\/a>, mixed together. Add the sliced onions and cook until brown.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew2-e1482358185357.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4134\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew2-e1482358185357-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasbalsamicstew2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add the mushrooms and stir all together.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew3-e1482358256786.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4135\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew3-e1482358256786-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasbalsamicstew3\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dust the beef pieces with white flour and put it in the pan with the onions and mushrooms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew4-e1482358332271.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4136\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew4-e1482358332271-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"christmasbalsamicstew4\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew4-e1482358332271-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew4-e1482358332271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fry all together and stir frequently. When the beef has a golden colour, pour the <a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/balsamic-vinegar-of-modena-igp-malpighi\/\">Malpighi Balsamic Vinegar<\/a> and a half glass of water in the pan. et it Let it cook for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew5-e1482358423506.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4137\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew5-e1482358423506-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasbalsamicstew5\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Add the cloves, thyme and a tablespoon of sugar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew6-e1482358508417.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4138\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBalsamicStew6-e1482358508417-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasbalsamicstew6\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let it\u00a0cook\u00a0slowly for one hour on a low heat. All done!<\/p>\n<p>Serve the meat with the Spicy Potatoes (follow the recipe below) and don&#8217;t let it cool down since this dish should be eaten warm! =)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBlasamicStew7-e1482359613645.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4141\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasBlasamicStew7-e1482359613645-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"christmasblasamicstew7\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Spicy Boiled Potatoes<\/h1>\n<h2>Ingredients for 6 people:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>7-8 Potatoes<\/li>\n<li>1 jar of <a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/pronto-spaghetti-ready-spaghetti\/\">Pronto Spaghetti<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\">Extravirgin Olive Oil &#8220;Il Vero&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Salt, as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wash and peel the potatoes. Boil them, until well-cooked. Chop them into bite-size pieces and dress them with Pronto Spaghetti (at least 4-5 tablespoons), 2 tablespoons of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-il-vero-1-lt\/\">Extra virgin Olive Oil &#8220;Il Vero&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0and salt, as needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes1-e1482358729438.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4139\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes1-e1482358729438-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasspicypotatoes1\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Taste a piece and adjust the flavour, as you prefer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes-e1482358813646.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4140\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes-e1482358813646-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasspicypotatoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes-e1482358813646-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes-e1482358813646-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes-e1482358813646-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasSpicyPotatoes-e1482358813646.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy and&#8230; BUON APPETITO!<\/p>\n<p>A SPECIAL &#8220;<em>BUON NATALE&#8221;<\/em> FROM ITALY FROM THE COOK IRENE AND HER FRIENDS!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasGreetings-e1482361023446.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4143\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/ChristmasGreetings-e1482361023446-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"christmasgreetings\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is around the corner and this recipe is perfect for the Christmassy atmosphere! The beef meat is very versatile and it is possible to cook it in several ways. I really love stew meat, mainly during Holy Celebrations, like this! I was inspired by the characteristic flavour of balsamic vinegar, that I really love. 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