Hunters Stew Recipe
There is no better gift for your palate than this Hunters Stew recipe. An assortment of fabulous flavors, the Hunters Stew recipe is one of those European dishes you simply shouldn't miss. The goodness of Beef makes Hunters Stew a healthy treat. Hunters Stew as a Side Dish never fails to impress. Don't rob yourself of the pleasure of having Hunters Stew. Go and prepare it immediately.
Ingredients
2 pounds lean beef (rump, round, etc.), cubed
1/2 cup flour seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium sized onions, finely chopped
1 cooking apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine
3/4 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
4 peppercorns, crushed
4 juniper berries, crushed
2 cloves
4 medium sized potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Roll the beef cubes in seasoned flour.
Heat the butter in a heavy casserole.
Add the beef cubes and brown quickly over high heat.
Add the onions and apple and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat.
Add wine and broth and cook for a few minutes, scraping up the brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan.
Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries and cloves.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer slowly 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.
Strain the sauce and place the meat and vegetables in a shallow ovenproof serving dish.
Spread the mashed potatoes in a layer on top of the meat and pour on the melted butter.
Bake in a preheated 425° oven for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are brown.
Heat the butter in a heavy casserole.
Add the beef cubes and brown quickly over high heat.
Add the onions and apple and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat.
Add wine and broth and cook for a few minutes, scraping up the brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan.
Add the bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries and cloves.
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer slowly 1 1/2 hours or until the beef is tender.
Strain the sauce and place the meat and vegetables in a shallow ovenproof serving dish.
Spread the mashed potatoes in a layer on top of the meat and pour on the melted butter.
Bake in a preheated 425° oven for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are brown.
