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Utica Mushroom Stew
Utica Mushroom Stew blends hearty pork loin cubes, Italian sausage, and a variety of mushrooms with tomato sauce and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. The stew simmers over a couple of hours, allowing the mushrooms to soften and the sauce to thicken slightly while the meat tenderizes. This savory dish features layered flavors with a balance of herbs, mild heat from optional red pepper flakes, and the earthiness of mixed mushrooms, making it a fulfilling comfort food option.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
360 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound pork from pork loin, cubed
- 1 pound Italian sausage sliced (hot or sweet)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 cans tomato sauce 12 oz
- 2 green pepper chopped, large
- 2 pounds mushrooms chopped (portobello, porcini, shiitake, oyster)
Instructions
- Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add 1 T olive oil.
- Brown the cubed pork and sliced sausage in the oil. Stir until no longer pink. Remove the browned meat and set aside for a few minutes.
- In the same pot add the garlic, onion and celery. Saute for 5 minutes until the vegetables just start to soften.
- Add the water to the stock pot and stir to deglaze. Make sure no bits of meat or vegetables are stuck on the bottom of the pot.
- Return the meat to the pan, along with the basil, oregano, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Add the two cans of tomato sauce to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil.
- Once the pot has reached a boil add the green peppers and stir well.
- Bring back to a boil. Once the stew has reached a boil again add the mushrooms and stir well. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1-2 hours. Check the pot every half hour, stir, and make sure the stew is not sticking to the bottom. If it is too thick add another 1/2 cup of water. The stew should have a soupy consistency.
- Serve over sliced Italian bread or pasta. Top with more basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
- Allow the stew to rest after cooking; its flavors deepen and improve over time.
- This dish freezes well, making it convenient for making ahead or storing leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
1550mg
(65%)
Potassium
1321mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
920IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1550mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1321mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.