When Jasper Mirabile Jr. hits the butcher shop before preparing Italian beef stew (spezzatino), his cut ... this is my go-to guarantee and the best way to honor the authentic recipe passed down ...

"Beef stew was the first dish I tried experimenting with the addition of pepperoni," he says. "I was looking to add more of an Italian and spicy twist to my stew. After several attempts ...

Drain beans; rinse and pick over to remove any grit or shriveled and broken beans. Place beans, beef, broth, water and contents of seasoning packet in 4.5 to 5.5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook ...

Some of these trabocchi now hold restaurants serving brodetto di pesce, a piquant tomato-based seafood stew that is actually a meal in two parts: Devour the fish, then cook pasta in the remaining ...

One of my favorite dishes this time of year is beef stew, a one-pot wonder perfect for chilly weather ... Private chef Ivan Beacco: Italian-born chef based in New York City and owner of Red Inside ...

An Italian beef is displayed at Johnnie's Beef. - Chicago's Best/YouTube While this list is in no particular order, Johnnie's Beef is admittedly the first spot almost any Chicagoan will recommend ...

Here's how to whip up a pot of Italian Beef and Bean Stew 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 package (12 to 14 oz.) dried bean soup mix with seasoning packet 1 can (14.5 oz.) ...