Beef En Daube

* Exported from MasterCook *

BEEF EN DAUBE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Lean stewing beef
2 Sl Bacon -- diced
2 Doz tiny boiling onions
1 tb Red wine vinegar
1 tb Brown sugar
1 1/2 c Dry red wine
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Buds garlic -- minced
1 t Fresh thyme OR
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1 t Beef stock base
2 Strips orange peel
2 tb Cornstarch
2 tb Parsley -- chopped

Cut meat in 1-inch cubes. Fry bacon until crisp.
Remove from pan. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Brown meat and
onions in drippings. Transfer to crockery pot along with bacon. Add vinegar
and brown sugar to pan drippings. Cook 1 minute, stirring. Pour in wine.
Bring to a boil. Pour over meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme,
stock base and orange peel. Cover. Cook on LOW 8 hours. Turn to HIGH. Mix
cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. When pan juices are bubbling, stir
in cornstarch paste. Cook, stirring until thickened. Garnish with parsley.
Makes 6 servings.



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