French Country Beef Stew
"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 extra-virgin olive oil
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4 turkey bacon
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1.5 finely chopped onion (2 medium)
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1.5 diced carrots (2 medium)
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1/2 diced celery (1 stalk)
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3 reduced-sodium beef broth
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2 dry red wine
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1 fresh thyme leaves
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2 bay leaves
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2 orange zest
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3.5 - 3.75 sliced beef shank (see Tips & Techniques), trimmed
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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1/2 chopped watercress
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