Ingredients

  • 4 pounds brisket of beef, well trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, trimmed and cleaned
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups Beaujolais wine
  • 1 cup beef stock or chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 2 whole allspice
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

      791 calories; 52 grams fat; 20 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 23 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 43 grams protein; 214 milligrams cholesterol; 617 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

8 servings

Preparation

  1. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the meat in one layer. Add the cubed beef and cook over medium heat, stirring until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the pieces of meat to a heavy cast-iron kettle, add the onions, garlic, mushrooms and thyme. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the flour. Blend well and stir for 1 minute. Add the wine, beef or chicken stock, bay leaf, cloves and allspice. Blend well and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, over low heat for 3 1/2 hours to 4 hours, or until the meat is tender. Remove bay leaf. Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles or rice.

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