Ingredients: 3 lb Beef, first cut of the Round or stew meat, cut in 1" cubes 2 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 2 tb Paprika 2 tb Shortening,half butter 2 1/2 c Onion, cut into 1 1/2" Chunks 3/4 c Brandy 1 cn (10 1/2 oz) beef consomme 3/4 ts Marjoram,crumbled 3/4 ts Caraway seeds 1 1/2 tb Cornstarch Directions:Toss beef with salt,pepper and paprika until coated. Heat shortening in large skillet or Dutch oven. Add meat; brown well over moderately hot heat. Stir in onions; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup brandy; ignite. When flames die out,return to heat. Stir in consomme. Cover tightly; simmer until meat is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add marjoram and caraway; cook 10 minutes. Blend cornstarch with remaining 1/2 cup brandy. Stir into stew. Simmer,stirring until liquid clears and thickens. |