Ingredients

Beef Stew with Cognac and Horseradish Mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound applewood-smoked bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large sweet onions , chopped
2 shallots , chopped
2 cloves garlic , minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds beef chuck , cut into 2-inch cubes
1/2 cup cognac
3 cups beef broth
1 cup chopped canned Italian plum tomatoes
2 fresh bay leaves , torn or 1 dried bay leaf
4 branches thyme , lightly crushed
1/3 cup horseradish or Dijon mustard
2 large carrots , cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large parsnips , cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms , sliced
1/4 cup red wine

Description

Meat Recipe, Seen In O, The Oprah Magazine In January 2004

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