Marinated Beef Province Style Food

MARINADE FOR BEEF

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a non aluminium covered dish and mix well.
• Pierce meat to be marinated several times with a fork.
• Place meat in marinade and cover.
• Refrigerate overnight, turning several times.

MARINATED BEEF PROVINCE STYLE

Steps:

• Cut meat into 2 inch cubes.
• Dice the bacon.
• Skin and crush the garlic, using the tip of a firm knife, in a pinch of salt on the chopping board, or use a garlic press; blend with the chopped parsley, cloves, and allspice.
• Put the meat into a dish, and add the wine vinegar, wine, and garlic spice mixture.
• Peel and thinly slice one third of the onions and carrots, add to the marinade with a little salt and pepper.
• Leave for at least 12 hours turning occasionally.
• Peel the remaining onions and carrots, quarter the onions but leave the carrots whole.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet, fry the diced bacon and quartered onions until golden brown, and spoon into a casserole.
• Remove the meat from the marinade, drain well.
• Brown meat in the oil remaining in the pan and add to the onions.
• Pour the marinade liquid and vegetables into the skillet and stir well to absorb the last of the oil.
• Add the whole carrots, brandy, and herbs.
• Cut the zest from the orange and squeeze a little orange juice and add this and the zest to the sauce.
• Season the sauce with a little salt and pepper.
• Pour over the meat and onions, cover the casserole.
• Cook in the center of a slow (350 d F) for 2 1/4 hours.
• To serve, remove the garni.
• This dish is particularly good when served with spaghetti, macaroni, or noodles, topped with butter, grated cheese and a little chopped parsley.