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buona beef tuna genovese recipe

Buona Beef Tuna Genovese Recipe

A cozy, unique fusion of slow-cooked beef and tender tuna in a silky Genovese-style onion sauce. Simple to make, memorable to taste.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
CourseMain Dish
CuisineItalian
Servings6
Calories450 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Can opener

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) beef (chuck or stew meat) cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine or low-sodium broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 (5 oz) can tuna in olive oil drained (reserve 1 Tbsp oil)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil; brown beef in batches.
  • Remove beef; add onions to pot and cook until soft.
  • Pour wine or broth; scrape up browned bits. Return beef. Add herbs and simmer, covered, until tender (~1 hr).
  • Remove herbs; gently stir in tuna and reserved oil. Warm through.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra richness, swirl in the reserved tuna oil. Serve with crusty bread or over creamy polenta.
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