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August 8, 2011
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Sunday Beef Dijon

Beef from the Oven
Prep time:
40 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes

Choose chuck steak as a less expensive but equally flavorful alternative to the beef round. Increase the simmering time in step 4 to 1 hour to guarantee a tender result.

Choose chuck steak as a less expensive but equally flavorful alternative to the beef round. Increase the simmering time in step 4 to 1 hour to guarantee a tender result.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds boneless beef round, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup red wine or beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups hot cooked egg noodles
Directions
  1. 1

    Heat oil in an ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add beef to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is nearly cooked, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  3. 3

    Add flour to pot; stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add thyme, tomato sauce, mustard and water to pot; mix well. Place pot in oven. Bake until beef is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in wine, salt and pepper. Serve over hot egg noodles.

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