Burgundy Beef Stew

Instructions

1. Cut the beef into 5cm pieces and cut the bacon crossways into thin strips. In a large heavy casserole, cook the bacon over a medium heat until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Pour off all but 2 tbsp of the fat.
2. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add enough meat to the pan to fit easily in one layer (do not crowd the pan or the meat will not brown) and cook, turning to colour all sides, until well browned. Transfer the beef to a plate and continue browning the meat in batches.
3. In a heavy frying pan, melt one-third of the butter over a medium heat, add the baby onions and cook, stirring frequently, until evenly golden. Set aside on a plate.
4. In the same pan, melt half of the remaining butter over a medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden, then set aside with the baby onions.
5. When all the beef has been browned, pour off any fat from the casserole and add the remaining butter. When the butter has melted, add the onion, carrot and garlic, and cook over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until just softened, stirring frequently. Sprinkle over the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then add the wine, tomato purée and bouquet garni. Bring to the boil, scraping the base of the pan.
6. Return the beef and bacon to the casserole and pour on the stock, adding more if needed to cover the meat and vegetables when pressed down. Cover the casserole and simmer very gently over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 hours or until the meat is very tender. Or cook in clay pot in the oven at 180°C for 3 hours.
7. Add the sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, baby onions and cook, covered, for a further 30 minutes. Discard the bouquet garni, and stir in the parsley before serving.

• Servings : 6
• Ready in : 300 Minutes
• Course : Main courses
• Recipe Type : beef, Meat, recipes for winter
• Ingredient : baby onions, Bacon, Beef meat, Broccoli, Carrots, Flour, Garlic, Ground black pepper, Mushrooms, Onion, Parsley, Red wine, Salt, Tomato puree, Vegetable broth, Букет Гарни (Bouquet garni)