Beef, Burgundy Style

This is a classic dish of the Burgundy region of France, designed to celebrate the wines for which Burgundy is famous. The Herb Bouquet adds a special flavor to this extremely popular dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 482 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 cup Burgundy wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 ½ cups chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 3 tablespoons sherry wine
• 12 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon beef demi glace
• 2 pounds beef round, cut into 3 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together beef broth, flour, tomato paste and demi glace; set aside.

Step 2

Heat bacon drippings in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add beef, and cook until brown on all sides. Remove beef from skillet; set aside. Stir the sherry wine into the skillet. Add the onions, and cook about 5 minutes. Blend in the tomato paste mixture, and bring to a rapid boil, stirring constantly. Stir in Burgundy wine. Make the herb bouquet: Place parsley, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf in a square of cheesecloth. Place herb bouquet in sauce.

Step 3

Return beef to skillet. Cover, and simmer over low heat for about 3 hours, or until beef is tender.

Step 4

Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms until lightly browned. Add to meat in the skillet, and continue cooking 15 minutes. Discard bouquet garni. Serve in a casserole dish, sprinkled with parsley.