SMITH & WOLLENSKY, Beef Stew
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Beef Stew
Ingredients MARINADE Sirloin Tips Diced in 1 Inch Cubes - 3 Lbs. Red Wine - 1 Quart Red Wine Vinegar - 3/4 Cup Medium Sized Carrots Peeled and Chopped - 3 ea.
Medium Yellow onions Chopped - 3 ea. Bouquet Garni (Thyme, Bay Leaf, Parsley, Leek) 2 ea.
1. Combine all Ingredients and marinate for 24 Hours. 2. Remove the beef and pat dry, save the liquid and bouquet Garni.
FOR THE STEW Oil - 3 Tbsp Marinated Beef Medium Yellow Onion (Diced) - 3 ea.
Garlic Cloves Minced - 6 ea. Tomato Paste - 8 oz Medium Carrots, Diced - 6 ea.
Medium Turnips, Diced - 2 ea Medium Parsnips, Diced - 6 ea.
Yukon Potatoes, Diced - 6 ea.
Veal Demi Glace - 1 pint Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Sear the meat in the oil using a Dutch oven, browning on all sides.
Remove the meat and reserve for to add later.
Do not wash the brown crust (Fond) from the bottom of the pan, sauté the onions until golden brown.
Add the Garlic and cook for an additional minute, or until fragrant.
Strain the Remaining contents of the marinade over the onions and garlic, discard the carrots and onions however you want to reserve the bouquet garni.
Return the beef to the pot, add the demi glace, bouquet garni, bring to a boil and then simmer for one hour.
Add the tomato paste and the vegetables, bring to a boil and then return to a simmer for another hour.
Test the beef for tenderness and season to taste with salt and pepper.
