Beef En Daube
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds |
stewing beef
lean |
|
| 2 | slices |
bacon
diced |
|
| 2 | dozen |
pearl onions
|
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
brown sugar
|
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
red wine
dry |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
thyme
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 |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 907.2 | g |
stewing beef
lean |
|
| 2 | slices |
bacon
diced |
|
| 2 | dozen |
pearl onions
|
*
|
| 15 | ml |
red wine vinegar
|
|
| 15 | ml |
brown sugar
|
|
| 355 | ml |
red wine
dry |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
minced |
|
| 5 | ml |
thyme
fresh, or, 1/2 ts dried |
*
|
| 5 | ml |
beef stock
base, prefer veal stock if possible |
|
| 2 | strips |
orange zest
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
cornstarch
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
chopped |
|
Directions
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.
