TURNIPS BRAISED IN BEEF BROTH

Turnips Braised in Beef Broth image

Provided by Diane Hughes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lb turnips, rutabagas, or a mix of the two, peeled and cut into wedges.
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 lb bacon, diced
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp flour
3/4 c beef broth, canned is fine
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp minced fresh sage, or a pinch of dried sage
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the turnips and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Again in a large pot, melt the butter over a medium flame. Add the diced bacon and cook till very lightly browned. Add the onions, reduce the heat, and cook over a low flame until the onions are soft but not brown. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes.
3. Stir in the turnips, broth, sugar, sage, pepper. Cover and simmer slowly for about half an hour, or until the turnips are tender. Every 10 min. or so give it a stir to make sure the mixture is cooking evenly.
4. Taste for seasoning. You might need a little bit of salt, or you might not, depending on the beef broth and the bacon you used.