braised-beef-with-mushrooms.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a saucepan over high heat, bring the stock to a boil and add the mushrooms. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.",
        "Season the beef with salt and pepper. Dredge the beef in 1 cup of the flour and shake off the excess.",
        "In a large saut\u00e9 pan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Brown the beef, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a slow cooker.",
        "Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and the remaining 1\u20444 cup flour to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine, tomatoes, chocolate and herbs and bring to a simmer. Slowly pour in the stock and mushrooms, leaving the grit behind. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, then add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 1\u20442 hours.",
        "Remove the herb bundle and discard. Cut the beef into chunks and serve with the sauce. Serves 6."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "3 cups beef stock",
        "1 oz. dried moixernon or mousseron or chanterelle\u00a0 mushrooms",
        "4 lb. beef chuck roast, sliced 2 inches thick",
        "Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste",
        "1 1\u20444 cups all-purpose flour",
        "1\u20444 cup olive oil",
        "2 yellow onions, sliced 1\u20444 inch thick",
        "3 garlic cloves, crushed",
        "1 cup dry white wine",
        "1\u20442 cup drained diced canned tomatoes",
        "1 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped",
        "2 sprigs each fresh thyme, rosemary and\u00a0 oregano, tied with string"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.williams-sonoma.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Braised Beef with Mushrooms",
    "url": "http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/braised-beef-with-mushrooms.html"
}