Stewed Beef

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 lbs stewing beef
• 5 tablespoons oil
• 2-3 onions, minced
• 5-6 cups low sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1-2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/4 cup raisins or currant
• 4 black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2 teaspoons wine vinegar
• 1 pinch saffron

Directions

1. 1

   In a wide dish, stir salt and pepper into flour. Dredge beef in seasoned flour.

2. 2

   Heat 3 Tbsp oil in large heavy-bottomed pot until shimmering. Brown beef cubes on all sides. Be sure not to crowd the pot or beef will not brown. Remove beef to a plate as each batch finishes.

3. 3

   Heat remaining oil in same pot. Add onions and saute until soft. Return meat to pot, add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender (about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes).