module.exports = require("../helpers")({ title: "Beef Bourguignon", timings: { prep: "45 min", cook: "3-4 hours", }, icons: ["gluten-free", "low-carb"], servings: 6, description: "Adapted from Julia Child's famous recipe, this rich and extravagant beef stew is absolutely worth " + "work required!", steps: [{ ingredients: [ { amount: 3, unit: "lbs", item: "stew beef" }, { amount: 6, unit: "oz", item: "thick-cut bacon" }, { amount: 1, unit: "tbsp", item: "olive oil" }, ], directions: "Cut the bacon into ½” x 2” strips and sauté in olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium " + "heat. When lightly browned, set the bacon aside while leaving the grease in the skillet. Raise the " + "temperature until almost smoking and lightly brown the beef in small batches and set aside with the " + "bacon." }, { ingredients: [ { amount: 24, unit: "", item: "onions (small, white)" }, ], directions: "Partially cook the onions until soft and translucent with just a touch of singing around the " + "edges. Set them aside in a small bowl to be used later." }, { ingredients: [ { amount: 1, unit: "lb", item: "mushrooms (brown)" }, ], directions: "Partially cook the mushrooms in the same skillet using the bacon grease and drippings from the " + "meat until they've just started to reduce and have soaked up the remaining bacon grease. Then, set " + "them aside to be used later" }, { ingredients: [ { amount: 2, unit: "tbsp", item: "flour" }, { amount: 1/2, unit: "tsp", item: "salt" }, { amount: 1/2, unit: "tsp", item: "black pepper" }, ], directions: "Preheat the oven to 375°F. Return the beef and bacon to the cast-iron skillet and toss with " + "the salt, pepper, and flour. Cover and place in the oven to cook all the way through, tossing once in " + "the middle. (about 8 min total)" }, { ingredients: [ { amount: 4, unit: "sprigs", item: "parsley" }, { amount: 1/2, unit: "leaf", item: "bay leaf" }, { amount: 1/4, unit: "tsp", item: "thyme" }, ], directions: "Create a herb bouquet by crushing the various herbs by hand and wrapping them in cheese " + "cloth. Tie off the bundle with some string to close, and be sure to leave plenty of extra string." }, { ingredients: [ { amount: 3, unit: "cups", item: "red wine" }, { amount: 2 + 1/2, unit: "cups", item: "beef stock" }, { amount: 1, unit: "tbsp", item: "tomato paste" }, { amount: 2, unit: "cloves", item: "garlic (minced)" }, { amount: 1/2, unit: "tsp", item: "thyme" }, { amount: 1, unit: "", item: "bay leaf" }, ], directions: "In a large soup pot, combine the meat with the red wine, tomato paste, herbs, herb bouquet, " + "and enough beef stock to just cover the meat. Bring to a simmer on the stovetop and cook until the " + "meat is soft and crumbling, stirring occasionally. (3-4 hours)" }, { ingredients: [ { amount: 1/2, unit: "cups", item: "beef stock" }, { amount: 1, unit: "tbsp", item: "butter" }, { amount: 1, unit: "tbsp", item: "olive oil" }, { amount: 1/2, unit: "tsp", item: "salt" }, { amount: 1/2, unit: "tsp", item: "pepper" }, ], directions: "With about 30 min remaining on the previous step, add butter and olive oil to the cast-iron " + "skillet. Once the butter foams, add the reserved onions and sautée over medium heat until the onions " + "are evenly browned, taking care not to break their skins. Add the beef stock, salt, and black pepper. " + "Simmer until the onions are tender and the liquid has evaporated. Set the onions aside." }, { ingredients: [ { amount: 1, unit: "tbsp", item: "butter" }, { amount: 1, unit: "tbsp", item: "olive oil" }, ], directions: "Clean the skillet and heat another portion of butter and olive oil over high heat. Once the " + "butter foams, add the mushrooms. Sautée until soft and translucent. Set the mushrooms aside." }, { directions: "Once the meat is finished cooking, discard the herb bouquet, and strain the meat while " + "retaining the liquid. Place the meat in a large serving dish, and add first the mushrooms and then " + "the onions on top. Cover, and set aside in the oven (turned off) to keep warm." }, { directions: "Reduce the retained liquids in a large saucepan over high heat. Skim the fat from the top as " + "it rises. Continue to simmer until the sauce has the consistency of heavy cream. When finished, gently " + "add the sauce to the serving dish. (about 20 min)" }] })