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Beef and Brew

Source of Recipe


From "The Best of Bon Appetit"






List of Ingredients



• 5 lbs. stewing beef, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
  
• Flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup butter
  
• 8 medium onions, sliced
  
• 3 Tbsp flour
  
• 4 cups dark beer
  
• 1/4 cup brandy
  
• Bouquet garni consisting of: 1 clove garlic, 4 pieces celery, 5 sprigs parsley, 2 bay leaves
  
• 1/2 tsp thyme
  
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• 1 cup chopped parsley (garnish)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Dredge beef cubes in flour. Heat olive oil in a 5- to 6-quart ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven. Brown meat, a small portion at a time, over medium-high heat.
   
   
2. While meat is browning, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Saute onions until golden and add to meat.
   
   
3. Add 3 tablespoons flour to skillet in which onions were cooked, stirring over medium heat to make a light brown roux. Slowly add beer and brandy and stir until lightly thickened. Add this sauce to meat and onions.
   
   
4. Tie bouquet garni ingredients in a cheesecloth bundle and place in casserole. Stir in thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours, or until meat is tender. Remove bouquet garni and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
   
   Makes 12 servings.