Boeuf Bourguignon

==Description==
* Preparation time: 30 minutes 
* Cooking time: 30–40 minutes
==Ingredients==
* 3 – 4 pounds beef stewing meat
* 6 slices bacon (chopped or pork lardons)
* olive oil
* 1 carrot sliced
* 2 cups onions sliced
* 3 cups red wine
* 2 cups beef broth
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tsp thyme
* 1 large tomato (peeled)
* 8 oz mushrooms quartered
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
* 3 cloves garlic
== Method ==
# Brown beef in pork fat or bacon drippings.
# Drain fat but save the browned bacon or lardons.
# Add enough olive oil to sauté carrot, onions, mushrooms and garlic for 4 minutes and add tomato (chopped) and paste.
# Cook for two minutes and add liquids, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
# Bring to boil and add crisp bacon.
# Cover and simmer on top of stove or in 325°F oven for 30 – 40 minutes.
# Add beurre manié to thicken sauce (optional) and serve over noodles or steamed new potatoes.
Category:French Meat Dishes
Category:Beef Recipes
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Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
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