Daube of Beef
Yield
8 servingsPrep
5 minCook
30 minReady
40 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | each |
shallots
thinly sliced |
*
|
| 4 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 2 | medium |
carrots
sliced into 1/4 inch pieces |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
ham
baked, chopped |
*
|
| 1 | slice |
orange zest
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 3 | pounds |
beef chuck
sliced into 1 1/2 inch cubes |
|
| ¼ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
black peppercorns
whole |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
thyme
dry |
*
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
cloves
ground |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
sage
dry |
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
brandy
|
*
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
margarine
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
chopped |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | each |
shallots
thinly sliced |
*
|
| 4 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 2 | medium |
carrots
sliced into 1/4 inch pieces |
|
| 79 | ml |
ham
baked, chopped |
*
|
| 1 | slice |
orange zest
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
bay leaves
|
*
|
| 1.4 | kg |
beef chuck
sliced into 1 1/2 inch cubes |
|
| 59 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
black peppercorns
whole |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
thyme
dry |
*
|
| 0.6 | ml |
cloves
ground |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
sage
dry |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
balsamic vinegar
|
|
| 177 | ml |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
brandy
|
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
margarine
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
chopped |
*
|
Directions
In slow cooker, combine shallots, garlic, carrots, ham, orange peel, and bay leaf.
Coat beef cubes with flour, add to cooker. Sprinkle with peppercorns, thyme, cloves, and sage.
Drizzle with vinegar; pour in wine and brandy.
Cover. cook LOW until beef is very tender.
Remove and discard bay leaf and orange peel, then blend in flour and butter (Blend together).
Increase cooker heat to HIGH, cover and cook, stirring 2 to 3 times, until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
Season to taste and sprinkle with parsley.
