Tender French Stew
A hearty French stew made with tender meat and a smoky twist. Perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef (tender)
- ●6 slices Smoky bacon
- ●1 large Onion (french)
- ●2 Carrots
- ●2 large Potatoes
- ●2 tablespoons Peanut oil
- ●2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- ●1 cup Red wine (french)
- ●2 cups Beef broth
- ●2 sprigs Thyme
Instructions
- 1
Heat the peanut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the smoky bacon and cook until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Add the beef to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside with the bacon.
- 4
Add the sliced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the flour to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 7
Add the red wine to the pot and cook until reduced by half, stirring to loosen any browned bits.
- 8
Add the beef broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 9
Return the beef and bacon to the pot, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 10
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 2 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- 11
Season with thyme and serve hot.