Meat Lover’s Stew

1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
8 ounces beef steak, cubed
8 ounces boneless lamb, cubed
2 large potatoes, cubed
3 tablespoons curry powder
3 carrots, chopped
2 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 Tarantino’s* mild Italian sausages, sliced
5 garlic cloves
6 cups water
1 cup white wine
1 cup beef stock
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
8 ounces green peas (fresh or frozen)

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, garlic, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until chicken starts to brown.
2. Add steak, lamb, potatoes and curry powder; mix well. Stir in carrots, zucchini, bell pepper and onion. Add sausage, garlic cloves and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir in water,wine and beef stock.
3. Bring to a simmer. Add grape tomatoes and peas. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Serve with your favorite toasted bread or over white rice.
Makes 8-10 servings.