This hearty French stew makes a wonderful
entree for a buffet dinner, since it doesn't require much last-minute
attention. A perfect selection for no-fuss entertaining.
Beef Burgundy
- Bouquet garni
(directions follow)
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 16 small white boiling onions, peeled
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 4 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed
of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup brandy, warmed (optional)
- 2 cups burgundy or other dry red wine
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups small mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Hot cooked rice or noodles (optional)
- Prepare bouquet garni; set side.
- Melt butter in a large, heavy pan over
medium heat. Add onions and bacon; cook, stirring often, until
onions are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. lift out onions
and bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add beef to pan, a portion at a time (do
not crowd pan). Cook, turning as needed, until well browned on
all sides. If using brandy, move pan into an open area, away
from exhaust fans and flammable items. Add brandy to pan and
ignite; shake or tilt pan until flame dies.
- Return all meat to pan; add burgundy,
garlic, mushrooms, the 1 1/2 cups water, bouquet garni, onions,
and bacon. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer
until meat is tender when pierced, about 1 1/2 hours. With a
slotted spoon, transfer meat, mushrooms, and onions to a serving
dish; keep warm.
- Pour meat juices through a fine wire strainer
set over a medium-size pan; discard residue in strainer.
- In a small bowl, mix flour and the 1/2
cup water to make a smooth paste. Stir flour mixture into meat
juices; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce
is thick and smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce over meat and vegetables. If
made ahead, let cool; then cover and refrigerate until next day.
To reheat, transfer to a baking dish; cover and bake in a 350°F
(175°C) oven until bubbly and heated through, about 35 minutes.
- Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles,
if desired.
Makes 8 servings.
Bouquet garni: Tie in a square of
damp cheesecloth: 1 carrot (quartered), 1 celery top, 1 dry bay
leaf, 1 or 2 parsley sprigs, and 1 fresh thyme sprig (or 1 teaspoon
dry thyme).
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