Well in honour of my first post I thought I would make beef bourguinon...with buttery mash. I have made versions of this for years and thought maybe Julia Childs version would be spectacular...it was yummy but as good as mine ever has been.
Its done and dusted everyone eaten and happy...the dog even had a taste(we have a dog that prefers good food to dog food) Mr purple didnt like the mash(he has an aversion to butter.....WHAT THE...and I love the stuff..oh well) master purple was impressed with everything but the mushrooms(kids are funny about texture arent they)
I guess the recipe would be a good thing to add
ReplyDeleteLavendah's version
3 rashers bacon (preferably a piece of free range bacon cut into lardons)
800g lean stewing beef
1 carrot diced 1 lge onion diced salt&pepper
2 tbsp p flour
2 cups red wine 2 cups beef stock
1 tbsp tomato paste 2 cloves garlic
1tsp fresh thyme 1 bay leaf fresh mushrooms(how many depends on your liking of them)
bouguet garni(fresh parsley sprig thyme and bayleaf)
Saute lardons (or bacon) heavy based pan with lid remove with slotted spoon and put aside. Add beef a few pieces at a time (make sure the beef is dry or it wont brown easily you can pat it with paper towel) and saute til nicely browned on all sides. Add to the lardons/bacon. In the same fat brown the diced carrot and onions. Return the beef to the pot/pan.to the flour add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper toss it around the beef and veg let cook for a min or 2 then move it around again so it doesnt stick but coats all the meat and onions etc.Stir in wone and beef stock .Add tomato paste,garlic(crushed),herbs. Bring to a simmer on top of stove and cover with lid. Add bouquet garni and let simmer gently for 40- 50 minutes until sauce has reduced by half and is a lovely velvety consistancy and the meat should be tender and break apart easily with a fork if the meat does not do this turn it down and let it cook until the meat breaks apart remove garni and serve with buttery mash or pasta
BON APPETIT
It is purpletastic to find another who worships purple!! I think that I am going to try your awesome recipe and get back to you. I am going to pass this blog on to all my friends. I am sure there would be heaps out there would follow your adventures.
ReplyDeleteYou are my food hero.