Family Spice Recipes, Meal Planning & Fitness Advice

1. Preheat the oven to 250º F.
2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add:
• 1 TBS olive oil
  
• 8 oz bacon, diced
3. Cook bacon until lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes.
4. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a large plate.
5. Wipe dry with paper towels:
• 2 1/2 lbs chuck beef cut into 2-inch cubes
  
6. Season beef with:
• salt & pepper
  
7. In batches in single layers, sear the beef in the hot bacon oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
8. Remove the seared meat to the plate with the reserved bacon and continue searing until all the beef is browned.
9. In the remaining hot oil add:
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
  
10. Cook until onions start to brown, about 10 minutes.
11. Add and cook for 1 more minute:
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
  
12. Pour in:
• 1/2 cup Cognac
  
13. Be careful, stand back, and ignite with a match to burn off the alcohol. Should only take 1-2 minutes.
14. If fire doesn't go out by itself, and to prevent a grease fire, extinguish fire by covering pot with a metal lid. Do not use glass.
15. Return the meat and bacon back into the pot with its juices.
16. Add until meat is almost covered:
• 2-3 cups dry red wine
  
• 2 cups beef broth
17. Mix in:
• 1 TBS tomato paste
  
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (1/2 tsp dried)
18. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place it in the oven for about 1 1/4 hours or until the meat is tender when pierced with a fork.
19. Combine in a small bowl:
• 2 TBS unsalted butter at room temperature
  
• 3 TBS all-purpose flour
20. Stir butter mixture into the stew.
21. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add:
• 2 TBS unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 1/2 lbs fresh mushrooms, sliced
22. Cook mushrooms for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and then add to the stew.
23. Add to the stew:
• 1 lb frozen pearl onions
  
24. Bring stew to a boil on top of the oven, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
25. Season to taste and serve.

NEED NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION!

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