Beef In Burgundy Recipe
- 3 lbs. boneless chuck steak
- 4 thick slices bacon, cut into sm. cubes
- 2 tbsp. brandy
- 2 med. onions, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 1/2 c. full bodied red wine
- 1/2 c. strong beef broth
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 tbsp. finely minced parsley
- Salt and pepper
- Trim off all beef fat and cut meat into 1 inch cubes.
- Fry bacon to render fat, drain, set aside.
- Brown beef in bacon fat, few pcs at a time.
- Transfer bacon and beef to casserole and put on moderate heat.
- Add in brandy and flame.
- Stir in onions, garlic, flour and coat beef.
- Add in wine and broth and bring to a simmer.
- Tie parsley sprigs, bay, thyme and peppercorns in cheesecloth and add in to casserole.
- Season with salt and pepper and cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hrs.
- Cold and chill casserole at least 4 hrs or possibly overnight.
- To reheat, place casserole in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 min.
- In small pan, heat the butter and saute/fry mushrooms till lightly browned.
- Add in mushrooms to casserole and garnish with minced parsley.
- Serves 8.
boneless chuck steak, bacon, brandy, onions, garlic, flour, full bodied red wine, beef broth, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, butter, mushrooms, parsley, salt
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beef-in-burgundy-25407 (may not work)