Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
– 6 ounces chopped bacon
– 3 pounds beef brisket (trimmed of fat), chuck steak, or stewing beef cut into 2-inch chunks
– 1 large carrot, sliced 1/2-inch thick
– 1 large white onion, diced
– 6 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
– Pinch coarse salt and ground pepper
– 2 tablespoons flour
– 12 small pearl onions (optional)
– 3 cups red wine (Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Chianti; use 2 cups for a milder sauce)
– 2-3 cups beef stock (use 3 cups if 2 cups of wine are used)
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1 crushed beef bouillon cube
– 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
– 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (divided)
– 2 bay leaves
– 1 pound fresh small white or brown mushrooms, quartered
– 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1-First, prepare all ingredients by chopping onions, slicing carrots, and quartering mushrooms to streamline the process.
2-Second, heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and brown beef cubes in batches for rich caramelization, then set aside.
3-Third, in the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
4-Fourth, stir in tomato paste and flour, cooking briefly to thicken and remove any raw taste.
5-Fifth, deglaze with red wine, scraping the pot to release flavors, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
6-Sixth, return beef to the pot, add beef stock, thyme, and bay leaves, then bring to a gentle boil.
7-Seventh, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until beef is tender; for the oven method, preheat to 350°F and cook covered.
8-Final step, remove herbs, check seasoning, and serve hot with sides like mashed potatoes.
Last Step:
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⏰ Let the stew rest 15 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and mellow the wine taste; flavors improve even more the following day
🍄 Add garlic butter mushrooms fresh from the pan to keep them plump and flavorful
🥩 Beef brisket makes the best choice for tender, juicy results, but other stewing beef cuts work well too
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising/Stewing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6-1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 624
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1163mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 59g
- Cholesterol: 151mg