Braised Beef with Wine and Coffee (Breton-Style Braised Beef)

Name: Braised Beef with Wine and Coffee
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons of butter or margarine; 1 1/2 pounds of beef cut into cubes; 1 minced garlic clove; 3 chopped onions; 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup of red wine; 1/2 cup of water; 2 teaspoons of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup of strong brewed coffee

1
4 tablespoons of butter or margarine
2
1 1/2 pounds of beef cut into cubes
3
1 minced garlic clove
4
3 chopped onions
5
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
6
1/2 cup of red wine
7
1/2 cup of water
8
2 teaspoons of salt
9
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
10
1 bay leaf
11
1 cup of strong brewed coffee

Ingredients

1
4 tablespoons of butter or margarine
2
1 1/2 pounds of beef cut into cubes
3
1 minced garlic clove
4
3 chopped onions
5
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
6
1/2 cup of red wine
7
1/2 cup of water
8
2 teaspoons of salt
9
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
10
1 bay leaf
11
1 cup of strong brewed coffee

Directions

1
Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet
2
Add the beef and brown it on all sides
3
Add the garlic and onions; cook until the onions are tender but not caramelized
4
Remove the beef and onions
5
Mix the flour with the remaining butter or margarine from the skillet
6
Add the wine, water, seasonings, and coffee
7
Stir until the mixture thickens slightly
8
Return the beef and onions to the skillet
9
Cover and let it simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the beef is tender
10
Serve in 6 portions.