This recipe was given to Nutmeg by one of her new French friends, it is easy to make, a nice twist on classic Beef Bourguignon and you can think of us "on tour" while you enjoy it. Serve with some fresh French bread.
Ingredients
2.5 Pounds Stewing Beef (the French use Joue de Boeuf), cut in pieces 1 Bottle (750 ml) Red Wine, from Provence (if you can find it)
1 Whole Carrot, peeled and chopped
1 Small Onion, diced
3 Cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
1 Cup Black Olives, pitted and chopped
1 Small Can Tomato paste
2 Heaping Tablespoons Flour
2 Teaspoons Sugar
A few sprigs of Fresh Rosemary
A few sprigs Fresh Thyme
A few Bay Leaves
4 Large Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat the Olive Oil in a heavy stock pan
Add the pieces of beef, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme and rosemary
Brown the beef on all sides
Add the flour and mix well
Add the red wine
Add the bay leaves and olives
Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender
Half-way through cooking add the tomato concentrate and sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Recipe by Ginger and Nutmeg at https://www.gingerandnutmeg.com/2011/01/on-tour-a-ski-tour