BOEUF BRAISE AU BEAUJOLAIS (BEEF BRAISED IN BEAUJOLAIS)

Boeuf Braise au Beaujolais (Beef braised in Beaujolais) image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 pounds brisket of beef, well trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 pound fresh mushrooms, trimmed and cleaned
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups Beaujolais wine
1 cup beef stock or chicken stock
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
2 whole allspice

Steps:

Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the meat in one layer. Add the cubed beef and cook over medium heat, stirring until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the pieces of meat to a heavy cast-iron kettle, add the onions, garlic, mushrooms and thyme. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the flour. Blend well and stir for 1 minute. Add the wine, beef or chicken stock, bay leaf, cloves and allspice. Blend well and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, over low heat for 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender. Remove bay leaf. Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 794, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1120 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams