Dijon And Cognac Beef Stew Food

DIJON AND COGNAC BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat the olive oil and two tablespoons of butter on medium-low heat. Add the onion and shallots, and saute until softened (but not browned), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Toss the beef cubes with flour and season with salt and pepper. Melt an additional tablespoon of butter in the pot, then increase the heat to medium. Working in three batches, brown the beef on all sides until it is well-browned. Transfer to the bowl with the onions. Repeat with the remaining batches.
• Carefully add the Cognac to the pot and cook, stirring, until the tasty browned bits have loosened. Whisk in the stock, Dijon, and 1 tablespoon of the whole-grain mustard until the mixture is smooth. Return the meat and onions to the pot, then cover, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, add the carrots and potatoes. Re-cover and simmer for an additional hour.
• While the stew is simmering, cook the mushrooms: in a small skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of butter. On medium-high heat, saute the mushrooms until they are browned and tender.
• After the stew has simmered for an hour, add the mushrooms, remaining 3 tablespoons of whole-grain mustard, and the red wine. Simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, then check for seasonings, adding salt and pepper if necessary.

DIJON AND COGNAC BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place salt pork in a Dutch oven over low heat, and cook until fat is rendered. Remove solid pieces with a slotted spoon, and discard. Raise heat, and add onion and shallots. Cook until softened but not browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large bowl.
• If necessary, add 2 tablespoons butter to the pot to augment fat. Dust beef cubes with flour, and season with salt and pepper. Shake off excess flour, and place half the cubes in the pot. Cook over medium-high heat until well browned, almost crusty, on all sides, then transfer to a bowl with onions. Repeat with remaining beef.
• Add Cognac to the empty pot, and cook, stirring, until the bottom is deglazed and the crust comes loose. Add stock, Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon Pommery mustard. Whisk to blend, then return meat and onion mixture to pot. Lower heat, partly cover, and simmer gently until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Add carrots, and continue simmering for 30 minutes, or until slices are tender. As they cook, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high, and sauté mushrooms until browned.
• Stir mushrooms into stew along with remaining mustard and red wine. Simmer 5 minutes, then taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

DIJON AND COGNAC BEEF STEW RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Place salt pork in a Dutch oven or a large heavy kettle over low heat, and cook until fat is rendered. Remove solid pieces with a slotted spoon, and discard. Raise heat, and add onion and shallots. Cook until softened but not browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a large bowl. If necessary, add 2 tablespoons butter to the pan to augment fat. Dust beef cubes with flour, and season with salt and pepper. Shake off excess flour, and place half the cubes in the pan. Cook over medium-high heat until well browned, almost crusty, on all sides, then transfer to a bowl with onions. Repeat with remaining beef. Add cognac to the empty pan, and cook, stirring, until the bottom is deglazed and the crust comes loose. Add stock, Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon Pommery mustard. Whisk to blend, then return meat and onion mixture to pan. Lower heat, cover pan partway, and simmer gently until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, and continue simmering for 30 minutes, or until slices are tender. As they cook, heat 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat, and sauté mushrooms until browned and tender. Stir mushrooms into stew along with remaining mustard and red wine. Simmer 5 minutes, then taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.