Beef Bourguignon

INGREDIENTS

• 5 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 8 oz carrot chips
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 2 lbs stew beef (chuck)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• pinch of allspice
• 1 Tbsp flour
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 8 oz chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 c burgundy
• 1/2 c beef stock

PREPARATION

1. In the mondo skillet, cook bacon and drain on paper towels.
2. Pour off fat, reserving 2 Tbsp
3. Saute the onions, carrots and celery for five minutes, until soft.
4. Transfer to a bowl with slotted spoon.
5. Season the beef with salt and pepper, and brown in the skillet.
6. Crush herbs in the mortar and sprinkle with flour over browned meat.
7. Add the mushrooms, vegetables, bacon, wine and broth.
8. Cook over low, covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
9. Serve with mashed potatoes.

-- JMagGuthrie - 02 Apr 2014