Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 1/2 pounds Chuck Beef, trimmed, cut into 3/4″ cubes
- 6 Shallots, peeled, roughly chopped
- 3 Carrots, peeled, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Whole Allspice
- 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
- 1/2 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 3 Bay Leaves
Instructions
- Season the beef generously with salt & pepper
- Warm the coconut oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat
- Working in small batches, brown the meat on all sides and set aside in a shallow bowl
- Reduce the heat to medium, adding a bit of coconut oil if necessary
- Add shallots and carrots to the pot, stirring occasionally until softened, around 10 minutes
- Add flour to the vegetables and mix well to combine
- Carefully add red wine the pot and stir vigorously as the mixture thickens
- Add a third of the beef broth and deglaze the pot fully using a wooden spoon
- Add the remaining broth and mix well to combine
- Place the allspice & peppercorns in a cheesecloth pouch, tying the top with butcher’s twine
- Return the beef and any reserved drippings to the pot
- Add the bouquet garni, salt and bay leaves to the broth
- Cover completely and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours
- Discard the bay leaves and bouquet garni
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer all solid ingredients to a separate sauce pan
- Increase the heat under the crock-pot to medium high, and reduce for 8 minutes stirring frequently to make sure nothing sticks to bottom of the pot
- Reduce heat to low, return all solids and reserved juices to the pot stirring gently to incorporate, then cover and simmer until ready to plate
- Serve with boiled potatoes and pickled beets
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