Peposo Alla Fornacina
This traditional Tuscan beef stew, originating from the kilns of Impruneta, features tender beef slow-cooked with a generous amount of black pepper, red wine, and garlic. It's a robust and aromatic dish that's perfect for a comforting meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 3 hr 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 799 kcal
Allergen information: may contain sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1,000 gbeef chuck, cut into 5cm cubes
- 750 mlred wine, dry, like Chianti
- 8 clovegarlic, peeled, left whole
- 2 tbspblack peppercorns, freshly crushed
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 5 grosemary
- 2 pcsbay leaf
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
Equipment
dutch oven · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and the crushed black peppercorns.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Drying the beef helps achieve a better sear.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
- 3
Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pot; sear in batches to ensure proper browning.
- 4
Add the whole garlic cloves to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the tomato paste deepens its flavor.
- 6
Deglaze the pot with the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
About 2 min
- 7
Return the seared beef to the pot, then add the rosemary sprig and bay leaves.
About 1 min
- 8
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for at least 3 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
About 3 hr
Cook’s note: Check occasionally and stir to prevent sticking. If the liquid reduces too much, add a splash of water or more wine.
- 9
Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaves before serving.
- 10
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if needed.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 799.3kcal
- Protein
- 48.3g
- Carbs
- 9.9g
- Fat
- 47.8g
- Fibre
- 0.8g
- Sugar
- 2.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover peposo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed, until warmed through.
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