Stufato di Cinghiale

Stufato di Cinghiale is a hearty Italian wild boar stew that brings rich, rustic flavors to your table. Slow-cooked in a savory tomato and red wine sauce, this dish is perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

• Wild boar meat - 400 grams, cut into chunks
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red wine - 150 ml
• Canned tomatoes - 200 grams, crushed
• Beef broth - 250 ml
• Bay leaf - 1
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Parsley - for garnish, chopped

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the wild boar chunks, browning them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
8. Let it simmer gently for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
9. Remove the bay leaf before serving and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Contains antioxidants from tomatoes and herbs, promoting overall health.

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