Beef En Daube

460 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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2	pounds	stewing beef	lean
2	slices	bacon	diced
2	dozen	pearl onions
1	tablespoon	red wine vinegar
1	tablespoon	brown sugar
1 1/2	cups	red wine	dry
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
2	cloves	garlic	minced
1	teaspoon	thyme leaves	fresh, or, 1/2 ts dried
1	teaspoon	beef stock	base, prefer veal stock if possible
2	strips	orange zest
2	tablespoons	cornstarch
2	tablespoons	parsley leaves	chopped

Cut meat in 1-inch cubes.

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings.

Brown meat and onions in drippings.

Transfer to crockery pot along with bacon.

Add vinegar and brown sugar to pan drippings.

Cook 1 minute, stirring. Pour in wine.

Bring to a boil. Pour over meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, stock base and orange peel.

Cover. Cook on LOW 8 hours.

Turn to HIGH.

Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water.

When pan juices are bubbling, stir in cornstarch paste.

Cook, stirring until thickened. Garnish with parsley.

Makes 6 servings.

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Serving Size 163g

Amount per Serving

Calories 460 58% of calories from fat