Beef Stew with Turnips (Beef Bourguignonne)
Serves 6.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
- 2 oz. bacon or pancetta, finely diced
- 3 lb. beef stew meat such as chuck roast or sirloin tip, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 fresh flat-leaf parsley stems
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 cups dry red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Côtes-du-Rhône
- 3 cups beef or veal broth
- 1 Tbs. tomato paste
- 4 turnips or 15 baby turnips, peeled and larger ones cut into wedges
- 1 bunch turnip greens, stems removed and leaves cut crosswise into strips
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onions and bacon and sauté until the onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the onions and bacon to a plate and set aside.Working in batches, add the beef to the pot in a single layer; do not crowd the pot. Cook, uncovered, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. When all the meat is browned, return it to the pot, sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring, until the meat is evenly coated, about 1 minute. Return the onions and bacon to the pot and add the garlic. Using kitchen string, tie the parsley stems, thyme sprigs and bay leaves into a bundle and add to the pot as well.
Increase the heat to high, pour in the wine and bring to a boil, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the pot bottom. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by one-fourth, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the broth and tomato paste and stir well. Increase the heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the meat is tender when pierced with a knife, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Remove the herb bundle and discard. Add the turnips, cover and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Add the turnip greens, cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle the stew into warmed bowls and serve immediately.
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great week in stew
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST FRENCH BEEF STEW I HAVE FOUND. USE CABERNET SAUVIGON WINE FOR BEST FAVOR. ALSO ADD A FEW MUSHROONS FOR MORE FAVER. USE A SWEET TYPE OF ONION,NOT YELLOW ONIONS. YOU GET A MORE BALANCE BETWEEN SALT AND SWEETNESS.
Date published: 2014-03-01
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BethB3379 from
Amazing Flavor
This recipe was very easy to follow. I used a 3lb Chuck Roast and hand trimmed off most of the fat, and substituted red Swiss Chard for the turnip greens. Served it on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with slices of fresh French bread. To die for!!
Date published: 2012-01-30