*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                            Spicy Beef Carbonade
 
 Recipe By     : Dry Creek Vineyards
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2      pounds        sirloin tips or stew beef
      1/4  pound         bacon
    2      large         onions
    4      cloves        garlic
    1      tablespoon    olive oil
    1      tablespoon    brown sugar
    1      tablespoon    red wine vinegar
    1 1/2  cups          red wine
    1      tablespoon    chili powder
    1      teaspoon      each: rosemary, thyme, oregano
    2                    bay leaves
    1      dash          tabasco or hab sauce
                         salt & pepper
    2      tablespoons   corn starch
    2 1/2  cups          beef broth
      1/2  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
 
 In large, flame proof casserole dish, add bacon, olive oil, onions, and garlic.
Saute til tender. Add beef, sugar, vinegar, wine, broth, chili, herbs.
tabasco,salt and pepper. Place lid on dish to keep in juices. Cook high for 10
min, reduce to simmer for 1 hour. Remove lid, discard bay leaves, mix in corn
starch. Add a little more wine, cook high til thick, stirring often. Serve over
rice or pasta. Throw in a couple of habs, thais, or serranos to kick it up a
little. THIS IS A FAMILY FAVORITE.
 
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