Beef Stew With Orange And Rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth (more if you're not using a pressure cooker)
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (or more beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 4 slices orange rind, each about 2 inches or 1 teaspoon grated dried orange peel
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley and bay leaf, tied in a cheesecloth or just used some dried herbs, crushed, and a bay)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Brown beef in oil in a skillet or pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Reduce heat and add onion, garlic, and 2 T of the broth.
- Cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
- And remaining ingredients (except the beef).
- Stir well to dissolve the tomato paste.
- Add beef.
- For pressure cooker: Cook at high pressure 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and use natural release method.
- For stove-top: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or so, until beef is tender.
- Remove rosemary springs and herb bouquet or bay leaf.
- Serve.
olive oil, lean stewing beef, onion, clove garlic, beef broth, dry red wine, tomato paste, rosemary, orange rind, bouquet garni, black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-stew-with-orange-and-rosemary-49856 (may not work)