BEEF STEW

Nothing like 

comfort in a pot 

for a Cold & Rainy Day!!!

5-6# Beef Cubes (tip roast) in cubes

4 oz. pancetta diced

2 TBSP olive oil

2 yellow onions  big chopped

4 carrots sliced

3 garlics cloves minced

2 bay leaves

1 cup flour

2 cups good red wine

2 cups beef stock

1 TBSP beef demi glace ( from William Sonoma)

Season Beef Cubes with salt and pepper... 

Season Well!!!

Secret Ingredient #1

Over medium heat,

brown pancetta until crispy.

(about 7 minutes)

Transfer to plate .

Increase Heat to Medium High

and brown beef in batches

til nicely browned.

5-7 minutes

On Medium High Heat,

Saute onions and carrots

in olive oil

about 5 minutes...

Add garlic and bay leaves and stir.

Stir in flour and cook about a minute.

Add wine and scrape brown bits off pan.

Secret ingredient #2

Add stock, demi-glace and cooked pancetta...

Simmer

Then add beef cubes with juices.

Cover and cook on low for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

Serve with noodles or rice 

with lots and lots of gravy!!!!

Recipe inspired by William Sonoma Beef Stew Recipe!