grison beef stew - swiss

12 Pinches
Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Mar 15, 2015

This recipe is from Here's a taste of Switzerland by Corwynn Darkholme. It was been posted for the ZWT-7 tour of Switzerland. This robust beef stew, from the mountainous Grison Region, is perfect to keep out winter chills.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 11/2 - lbs beef brisket
  • 1 - cabbage, large, leaves left whole
  • 1 - tablespoon margarine
  • 8 - ounces bacon, cooked and cubed
  • 1/2 - cup onion, sliced
  • 3 - bay leaves
  • 1 - teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 - teaspoon pepper, black, fresh ground
  • 1 - pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 - cup red wine
  • 1 - cup beef stock

How To Make grison beef stew - swiss

  • Step 1
    Cut out the main stem of the cabbage and discard the thick stems of the outer leaves.
  • Step 2
    Wash well and boil for 5 minutes in salted water, drain and reserve.
  • Step 3
    Heat the butter in a heavy ovenproof casserole dish and fry the bacon and onions for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the bay leaves, salt, pepper and pinch of nutmeg.
  • Step 5
    Cut the meat into thick slices and place on top of the bacon and onion mixture.
  • Step 6
    Add the wine and beef stock, bring it to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Step 7
    Now add a layer of cabbage leaves, cover tightly and simmer very gently for another hour.

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #beef stew
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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