Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds yellow onion, sliced (5 medium onions)
- 4 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 2 pounds stewing beef (lean beef, cut in 1" cubes)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 pound mushrooms (fresh, sliced)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a heavy skillet, cook the onions in oil until tender and then remove.
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Step 2: In the same pan, sauté beef cubes till browned.
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Step 3: Sprinkle with flour and seasonings.
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Step 4: Add broth and wine.
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Step 5: Stir well and simmer slowly 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
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Step 6: Add more broth and wine (1 part stock : 2 parts wine) as needed to keep beef barely covered.
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Step 7: Return onions to the stew, add the mushrooms, and cook, stirring, 30 minutes more, adding broth and wine if needed. The sauce should be thick and dark brown.
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