Italian Style Buffalo Ragout

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow sweet onion, chopped
• 1 orange bell pepper or yellow bell pepper or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (1/2 tsp dried)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil (1/2 tsp dried)
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans or fava beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black soybeans or black beans, drained
• 2/3 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup sherry wine
• 1 lb buffalo, cut into bite size chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons A-1 Steak Sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth or chicken stock
• 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• water or chicken broth or chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons flour
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl combine the onion, bell pepper, oregano, basil, beans, wine, and sherry. Set aside and let marinade for at least 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a large heavy pot (I use my Le Creuset pot) heat the olive oil on medium high. Add the buffalo meat and brown well, adding the A1 sauce halfway through for flavor.

3. 3

   Add the marinated vegetables and all remaining ingredients except the flour, cover with heavy lid, and simmer on low for 55 minutes. Add water or chicken broth/stock if needed.

4. 4

   Sprinkle in the flour while stirring (you don’t want it to get lumpy), and cook for another 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. 5

   Serve with crusty bread, pasta, rice, pilaf, or potatoes. Makes 4 servings.