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 ...

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.) ...

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 ...

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 ...

Contemplating a block of pork belly in front of him, he decided to make “kakuni,” a stew of cubed pork, in Italian style. Sweet mirin sake helps flavors seep swiftly into stewing ingredients.

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 ...