Peposo (Peppery Tuscan Beef Stew)

Preparation time
15 mins
Cooking time
180 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4 people
Meal course
Main Course
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2 lb
Beef or Veal Shank (with Bone)
1 Clove
Garlic - Fresh
2 Tbsp
Pepper - Ground Black
2 Sprig
Rosemary - Fresh
1 Individual
Bay Leaf
750 ml
Chianti Wine
Peposo (Peppery Tuscan Beef Stew)

Peposo is a slow cooked Italian stew using red wine, garlic and black pepper. The dish is traditionally served with fresh crusty bread.

  1. Peel all the garlick cloves & cut in half
  2. Remove bones, cut meat into chunks.
  3. Put a layer of sliced meat in the bottom of crockpot, cover with some garlic cloves and sprinkle with a tbsp of pepper and a little salt.
  4. Add 1 sprig of rosemary and repeat with another layer of meat. Keep going like this until your ingredients are used up and you have a full pot.
  5. Pour the wine over the top, add any left over bones and the bay leaves. Top up with water if necessary to cover the meat.
  6. Cook for 12 hours on low