Daube of beef

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
5 Shallots, sliced thin
4 Garlic cloves, minced
2 mediums Carrots, sliced 1/4\"
⅓ cup Ham, baked, chopped
1 slice Orange peel, 1/2x3\"
1 Bay leaf
3 pounds Beef chuck, boneless lean, in 1 1/2\" cubes
¼ cup Flour
¼ teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
¼ teaspoon Dry thyme
⅛ teaspoon Ground cloves
½ teaspoon Dry sage
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
¾ cup Dry white wine OR Beef broth
¼ cup Brandy
2 tablespoons Flour
2 tablespoons Butter/margarine
Salt
Parsley, chopped

Directions

In slow cooker, combine shallots, garlic, carrots, ham, orange peel, and bay leaf. Coat beef cubes with flour; add to cooker. Sprinkle with peppercorns, thyme, cloves, and sage. Drizzle with vinegar; pour in wine and brandy. Cover; cook LOW until beef is very tender.

Remove and discard bay leaf and orange peel, then blend in flour and butter (Blend together). Increase cooker heat to HIGH, cover and cook, stirring 2-3 times, until sauce is thickened (about 20 minutes). Season to taste and sprinkle with parsley. Prep time: 30 minutes. Per serving: 257 calories Sunset Crockery Cookbook

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