1 Mar 14:29
Famous Recipes - French Beef Daube with Olives, Greek Beef Stew and Swedish Beef Hash (Pytt i Panna)
This classic French dish is really nothing more than an old-fashioned stew, simplified because the beef isn't browned before braising. French Beef Daube with Olives (Daube de Boeuf aux Olives) 2-3 lbs (1-1.5 Kg) beef chuck, round, or sirloin, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes 6-8 cloves garlic, chopped 1-2 onions, chopped 2-4 carrots, chopped 1 cup (250 ml) red wine 1 Tbs (15 ml) red wine vinegar 1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seeds 1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried 1 bay (laurel) leaf Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup (250 ml) good quality black or green olives, preferably pitted Chopped parsley for garnish Combine all the ingredients except the olives and parsley in a non- reactive bowl or plastic container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Transfer the mixture to a large pot and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the beef is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add the olives and simmer uncovered to reduce the liquid slightly for 10 to 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serves 4 to 6. ==================================================== The aroma of this dish alone, with hints of cinnamon and cloves, is enough to tell you of its Middle Eastern heritage.(Continue reading)
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