Tony Claxton's Recipes
Christmas Beef Bourguignonne
(Sung to the Christmas Carol)		    

Since this recipe was re arranged to make it fit the '12 Days of Christmas' song, some of the ingredients aren't listed. Be sure and check the instructions for ingredients that aren't mentioned in the list.

                                   

Ingredients
12 Stems of Parsley
11 Black Peppercorns
10 Onions, Quartered
9 Carrots, Chunky
8 Cups of Red Wine
7 Cups of Beef Stock
6 Cloves of Garlic
5 teaspoons Rosemary & Thyme
4 Allspice Berries
      (and/or Whole Cloves (Not Part Of Song))
3 Bay Leaves
2 Ounces Brandy
And an Eye of Round, About 6 Pounds


Instructions
  • De-fat meat, cut in chunks, marinate overnight in wine, carrots, onions, parsley, peppercorns, garlic, rosemary, thyme, allspice, bay leaves and brandy
  • Drain meat, strain and reserve marinade
  • In a pan brown 2 strips of chopped bacon and put aside
  • Brown 1 pound chopped mushrooms, put aside
  • Brown 12 pickling onions, put aside
  • Dust chunks of meat with flour, and brown
  • Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste, cook to brown
  • Add back in the carrots, onions, mushrooms and reserved marinade
  • Cook 4 hours in a 275°F oven, strain, cook down juices to thicken
  • Add everything back in and stir gently through


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