Old fashion smoked duck stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupChopped onions
¼cupChopped celery
¼poundsBaby carrots
¼poundsBaby parsnips
¼poundsBaby beets
1tablespoonChopped garlic
¼cupFlour
1poundsShredded smoked duck meat
½cupChopped tomatoes, peeled and
Seeded
2tablespoonsChopped fresh basil
1cupRed wine
3cupsDuck stock or brown stock
1cupWater
Salt and black pepper
1Recipe of petite buttermilk
Biscuits

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large pot, over high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, parsnips, and beets. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Toss the flour with the duck meat. Add the duck meat, tomatoes, and basil to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Add the duck stock and water. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the stew for 20 minutes and remove from the heat. Turn the stew into a shallow greased baking pan. Top the stew with the petite biscuits. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the biscuits are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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