Beef bourguignon

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsStew beef, cubed
cupBrandy
cupRed wine
½cupButter
½poundsMushrooms, whole
½poundsPearl onion
1tablespoonTomato paste
2eachesGarlic cloves, chopped
1eachBay leaf
½teaspoonThyme
1canBeef stock (10.5 oz)
¼cupFlour

Directions

Marinate beef in ⅓ of brandy and red wine for at least 1 hour. Turn occasionally. In large heavy skillet heat half the butter until foamy.Mix together flour with salt and pepper to taste. Roll beef cubes in flour, place in hot butter and brown, removing cubes as they are done. In separate skillet, heat remaining butter; add onions; stir, cover and simmer over low heat 2 min. Add mushrooms, turn up heat and saute' 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add tomato paste,garlic and 1 tbl flour. Mix until smooth. Add remaining brandy, red wine, beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt + pepper to taste. Boil, reduce heat. Simmer 15 min.Add beef and simmer 1½ hours.