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August 2006

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Spirited Entertaining 2: Great New Recipes Using Manitoba Foods

Beef Provencal

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This is a slow simmered meal reminiscent of Osso Bucco
3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
1 lb (500 g) Beef simmering steakex: cross rib, blade, top blade)
5   cloves garlic, chopped
1   small onion, diced
1 cup (250 mL) diced carrot
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery
1 cup (250 mL) dry white wine or beef broth
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon peel
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme
OR 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1   bay leaf
    salt & pepper to taste
In large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat and brown meat on all sides; remove and set aside. Heat remaining oil in pan. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery, stirring occasionally until softened. Add wine, lemon peel, thyme and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Add browned meat; reduce heat and simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Add a bit of water to pan if it begins to cook dry. Season with salt and pepper. Cut steak into thin slices and serve with mashed potatoes.

Makes: 4 servings.

Beef Information Centre
www.beefinfo.org

Product Suggestion: Inniskillin Cabernet Franc. A medium bodied red will balance nicely. Visit www.liquormartsonline.com for more information.

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