Baekeoffe (Alsatian Meat Stew)

Name: Baekeoffe (Alsatian Meat Stew)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 bay leaves; 454 grams boneless beef shoulder roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 teaspoons black pepper; 355 milliliters (1-inch) sliced carrot; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 237 milliliters thinly sliced leek (about 1 large); 946 milliliters thinly sliced onion; 10 parsley stems; 454 grams red potatoes, quartered; 355 milliliters Riesling or other white wine; 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt, divided; 12 thyme sprigs; 340 grams pork blade steak, boned, trimmed, and cut into 2-inch pieces

Baekeoffe (Alsatian Meat Stew) is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 380 calories, 37g of protein, and 8g of fat. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up thyme sprigs, beef shoulder roast, parsley stems, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert.

Instructions

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large nonreactive bowl.

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Place the thyme, parsley, cloves, bay leaves, and garlic on a double layer of cheesecloth to form a bouquet garni. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.

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Add bouquet garni, wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to bowl. Toss well to coat. Refrigerate 8 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Preheat oven to 37

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Place one-third of the potatoes in a 3-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the meat mixture, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat the layers with one-third of the potatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the remaining meat mixture. Top with the remaining potatoes, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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Pour any remaining marinade (including the bouquet garni) over meat mixture. Cover and bake at 375 for 2 1/2 hours.

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Remove the bouquet garni, and discard.

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Wine Note: A dish like this proves that red meats should not be the exclusive territory of red wines. Try a dry and powerful Alsatian Reisling from Domaine Trimbach ($15).

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