French Country Beef Stew

Name: French Country Beef Stew
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 slices turkey bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, (2 medium); localoffersIcon; 1 1/2 cups diced carrots, (2 medium); 1/2 cup diced celery, (1 stalk); 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 cups dry red wine, such as Merlot or Zinfandel; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 2 bay leaves; 2 2 1/2-inch-long strips orange zest; 3 1/2-3 3/4 pounds sliced beef shank, (see Note), trimmed; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup chopped watercress, or parsley

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"In France, this classic stew made with beef, vegetables and red wine would be known as a daube. Slow-cooking the surprisingly lean beef shanks melts and softens the connective tissue, producing succulent results. If you prefer, use nonalcoholic wine. Serve with barley to soak up the delicious sauce...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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4 slices turkey bacon, coarsely chopped

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1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, (2 medium)

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1 1/2 cups diced carrots, (2 medium)

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1/2 cup diced celery, (1 stalk)

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3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth

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2 cups dry red wine, such as Merlot or Zinfandel

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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried

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2 bay leaves

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2 2 1/2-inch-long strips orange zest

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3 1/2-3 3/4 pounds sliced beef shank, (see Note), trimmed

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Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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1/2 cup chopped watercress, or parsley

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