grison beef stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds beef brisket
• 1 large head cabbage
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 8 ounces bacon, cooked and cubed
• 1/2 cup sliced onion
• 3 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 cup red
• 1 cup beef stock

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• cut out the main stem of the cabbage and discard the thick stems of the outer leaves. wash well and boil for 5 minutes in salted water. drain and reserve.
• heat the butter in a heavy ovenproof casserole dish and fry the bacon and onions for 2 to 3 minutes. add bay leaves, salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
• cut meat into thick slices and place on the bacon and onion mixture. add and beef stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour. now add a layer of cabbage leaves, cover tightly and simmer very gently for another hour.