*  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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