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Cooking time: 5 - 6 hours for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
This is the 'longest-cooking' of the winter braises that we will be doing. With a heavy pot and tight lid you don't need to worry about it drying out. It could be done in a slow-cooker.
Total time: 5 hours 45 minutes broken into 3 stages:
Night before: 10 minutes; Afternoon of: 25 minutes; Baking time: 5 hours plus 10 minutes to finish
This is one of those long-cooking dishes that I love doing during the winter. It has a bit of bacon and sautéed carrots added, to give it its own unique flavors. The leftovers will be tossed with pasta for another dinner.
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Note: If your baking dish is not appropriate for the cook top put the red wine sauce into a small saucepan before thickening.
Total time: 15 minutes if using quick-cooking polenta
Check the package directions for quantity proportion - you may have to add more (or less) liquid to get a soft consistency. It can be adjusted at the end, before serving. This should be like mashed potatoes.
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Cooking Schedule: 6 hours |
Remove bacon; brown beef |
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