FRENCH COUNTRY BEEF STEW Recipe

Name: FRENCH COUNTRY BEEF STEW
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb beef or lamb; 3/4 cup brandy; 6 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup parsley; 1 1/2 tsp thyme; 3 large bay leaf; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 3 medium carrots sliced; 28 oz can whole tomatoes squished in hand keep the juices to add also; 1 lb mushrooms I used king oyster mushrooms thats what I hade but use your favorite; 2 medium onion sliced thinly; 1/4 peeling of medium orange

Servings: persons

2 lb beef or lamb
3/4 cup brandy
6 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup parsley
1 1/2 tsp thyme
3 large bay leaf
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 medium carrots sliced
28 oz can whole tomatoes squished in hand keep the juices to add also
1 lb mushrooms I used king oyster mushrooms thats what I hade but use your favorite
2 medium onion sliced thinly
1/4 peeling of medium orange

1
In a bowl combine 1/2 cup brandy, beef, 2 tablespoons oil, parsley, salt, thyme, pepper, bay leaves.
2
Coat meat completely
3
Cover bowl; refrigerate 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4
After 2 hours, drain meat, reserving marinade.
5
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add meat, a few pieces at a time.
6
Brown on all sides.
7
Add tomatoes and juices, onions, orange peel, reserved marinade.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat, simmer (covered) for 1 hour.
10
If you cannot use alcohol make a simple syrup and heat it and then steep some chopped raisins or dates in it for an hour or two, and then use some liquid from that instead of the brandy.
11
That way you're adding some flavor, but without the alcohol.
12
Much like the other suggestions, it won't be exactly the same as adding brandy or other liquor, though.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb beef or lamb, 3/4 cup brandy, 6 tbsp vegetable oil, 1/4 cup parsley, and more.

Yes, FRENCH COUNTRY BEEF STEW falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

FRENCH COUNTRY BEEF STEW

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