Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf Bourguignon might be It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. A mixture of beef broth, thick- bacon, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 4 hours and 12 minutes.
Instructions
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top freezer bag.
Add beef, and seal bag; refrigerate overnight.
Drain meat and aromatics, reserving liquid. Pat meat dry with paper towels.
Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 8 minutes or until crisp.
Drain bacon on paper towels, and set aside; reserve drippings in pan.
Add meat to Dutch oven in 3 batches, and cook without crowding meat 10 to 15 minutes per batch or until well browned; set aside.
Pour off any remaining bacon drippings; return browned meat and reserved marinade to Dutch oven, and add 2 cups broth. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 2 hours and 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Add mushrooms and 1/4 tsp. salt; cook 12 to 15 minutes or until browned, stirring after 10 minutes. Set mushrooms aside.
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in same skillet; add onions, carrots, and 1/4 tsp. salt, and cook 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring often.
Add mushrooms, onions, and carrots to meat in Dutch oven. Stir in 1 tsp. salt. Continue simmering stew 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Combine cornstarch and water; stir into stew, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with bacon and parsley before serving.
Note: You can prepare the beef stew, cool it completely, and keep it refrigerated up to 3 days.