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Ingredients

  • 1 kilo of cubed 1 inch size stewing beef
  • 4 strips of bacon (diced)
  • 10 Cremini mushrooms (quartered)
  • 1 Spanish onion (diced)
  • 1 bunch of fresh thyme
  • 2 large carrots (sliced into rounds)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups of red wine
  • 4 cups beef stock or veal stock
  • 4 bay leafs
  • sea salt and pepper for taste
  • flour

The Fun Part

  1. Marinate stewing beef in the wine for desired amount of time
  2. Drain the beef into a Tupperware container large enough to contain or tin foil deep pan
  3. Create a mix with flour, salt, and pepper, then lightly coat the meat with the mixture
  4. Cut the bacon into little pieces and cook till crispy in pot (grease sticking to bottom is the goal)
  5. Remove the bacon and drain the bacon grease. 
  6. Add some butter to pot until it foams
  7. Sear the beef cubes till golden brown
  8. Remove the beef, Add onion, garlic, carrots, bacon, and mushrooms
  9. Fry with more butter for 5 minutes to help soften the vegetables
  10. Add tomato paste and cook 2 more minutes
  11. Deglaze with the wine used for marinating
  12. Add beef stock, bay leaves, thyme, and beef
  13. Reduce liquids by half
  14. Make a beurre monté with 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 cup butter
  15. cook for 20 minutes until thicken
  16. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving

Notes