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Braised Beef Maitre Menan
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Braised Beef Maitre Menan

25 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1234
Calories
47g
Protein
42g
Fat
160g
Carbs

Counts 18 of 21 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 18 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Beef 100g cooked 250
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Marjoram not in our table 0
Veal not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, rolled and tied
  • 5 cups Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs marjoram
  • 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled, root removed, cut in half
  • 2 pounds veal knuckles (or 1 pound sliced veal shanks)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 5 cups homemade veal stock, or
  • frozen concentrated veal stock diluted with water
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 Bouquet Garni (see below)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with a little cold water
  • Boiled potatoes
  • Chopped parsley
  • --- BOUQUET GARNI:
  • 3 sprigs parsley
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs marjoram or oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 small, leafy celery ribs

Directions

1

Bind all ingredients together with kitchen string.

2

Place the beef in a large ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Add the carrots, onions, thyme, marjoram, and garlic. Pour in the red wine. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 48 hours, turning meat occasionally.

3

Preheat oven to 400° F. Put veal knuckles in a roasting pan and roast, turning to brown on all sides, about 30 minutes.

4

Remove beef from marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot equipped with a cover over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides, turning as it browns, about 15 minutes. Remove beef from pot and reduce heat to medium. Add the drained, marinated vegetables, except the garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15 minutes.

5

Return beef to the pot with vegetables. Add veal knuckles, wine marinade, garlic, veal stock, tomato paste, and bouquet garni. (Liquid should cover meat by 1 or 2 inches.) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer, turning beef occasionally, until meat is easily pierced with a fork, about 3 hours.

6

Remove beef and set aside. Increase heat to medium and simmer broth to concentrate flavors and reduce volume, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard veal knuckles, garlic and bouquet garni. Strain broth through a fine sieve into a bowl and skim off fat; then return liquid to rinsed pot. Stir in sherry vinegar and butter to balance flavors. Taste sauce, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and add cornstarch mixture, stirring until it thickens, about 30 seconds. Remove strings from beef, cut meat into thick pieces and return to sauce to heat through. Serve with boiled potatoes and garnish with parsley.

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Category:Jordanian Recipes

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Category:Jordanian Meat Dishes

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