The Tuscan stew, also known as Peposo, is one of the most traditional recipes of Tuscan cuisine. Peposo is a rich, tasty and aromatic dish, which has its roots in the rural tradition, characterized by beef cooked slowly in a sauce scented with black pepper and red wine of Chianti. This recipe, which combines a few simple but high quality ingredients, perfectly reflects the heart of Tuscan cuisine. If you have never tasted peposo, it’s time to try it!

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• 800 g of beef muscle (recommended serving size)
• 750 ml of red wine from Chianti
• 3 tablespoons of PEPPER Seasoning made with extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tuscan I.G.P.
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of peppercorns
• salt

Preparing

1. Meat preparation: Start by taking the beef muscle and cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Transfer the meat to a large saucepan.
2. Add the aromas: Add to the meat, the peeled and cut in half garlic cloves, the peppercorns, the pepper dressing (made from extra virgin olive oil) and a pinch of salt.
3. Marinating: Mix everything with a wooden spoon to distribute the flavors well. Then, cover the meat with red wine from Chianti, mix again and let marinate for about an hour.
4. Slow cooking: After marinating, transfer the pan to the stove over low heat. In a glass, dilute the tomato paste with a little water and add it to the casserole together with the meat.
5. Simmer: Cover the pan and let the sauce cook on a very low heat for at least three hours, stirring occasionally. If during cooking the sauce shrinks too much, add a little red wine to maintain consistency.
6. Finish: Once the meat is tender and the sauce has reached a creamy consistency, the peposo is ready. Before serving, complete the dish with a drizzle of extra virgin Tuscan olive oil to raw.
7. Serving: The peposo is traditionally accompanied by toasted bread or boiled cannellini beans, which perfectly complement the dish.

Enjoy your meal!

This rustic and tasty dish is perfect for a family lunch or dinner with friends, bringing to the table all the authenticity of Tuscan cuisine.