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Beef Recipes
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Casseroles
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Who doesn't love a hearty beef stew? I know I certainly do! This fragrant casserole is easy to prepare with outstanding results.
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Ingredients |
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1 kg |
chunk steak, cut into cubes |
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2 |
onions, roughly chopped |
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bouquet garni |
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6 |
black peppercorns |
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1 tbsp |
red wine vinegar |
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1 bottle |
full-bodied red wine |
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3-4 tbsp |
olive oil |
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3 |
celery sticks, thinly sliced |
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1/2 cup |
plain flour |
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1 1/4 cups |
beef stock |
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2 tbsp |
tomato puree |
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2 |
garlic cloves, crushed |
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6 oz |
chestnut mushrooms, halved |
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14 oz can |
artichoke hearts, drained and halved |
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chopped fresh parsley and thyme to garnish |
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creamy mashed potatoes to serve |
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Instructions |
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About this Recipe
Bouquet Garni [boo-KAY gahr-NEE] A bunch of herbs (the classic trio being parsley, thyme and bay leaf) that are either tied together or placed in a CHEESECLOTH bag and used to flavor soups, stews and broths. Tying or bagging the herbs allows for their easy removal before the dish is served.
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Place the meat in a bowl. Add the onions, bouquet garni, peppercorns, vinegar and wine. Stir well, cover and leave to marinate overnight.
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The next day, preheat the oven to 160 C/325 F. Strain the meat, reserving the marinade. Pat the meat dry with kitchen paper.
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Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole and fry the meat and onions in batches, adding a little more oil if necessary. Remove and set aside.
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Add the celery to the casserole and fry until lightly browned. Remove and set aside with the meat and onions.
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Sprinkle the flour into the casserole and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the reserved marinade and the stock, and bring to a boil, stirring. Return the meat, onions and celery to the casserole, then stir in the tomato puree and the garlic.
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Cover the casserole and cook in the oven for about 2 1/2 hours. Stir in the mushrooms and artichokes and cook for a further 15 minutes, until the meat is tender. Garnish with fresh parsley and thyme, and serve with hot creamy mashed potatoes.
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