Carbonnade Of Beef

Ingredients

• 1 12 lb boneless rump
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 c baby pearl onions
• 2 Tbsp plus 1 12 tsp enriched all-purpose flour
• 12 fluid ounces dark beer
• 2 tsp molasses
• 2 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 tsp each pepper and ground ginger
• 2 c chunked carrots
• 1 c fresh or frozen okra
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• chopped parsley garnish

Directions

1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes
2. Place on rack in broiler pan and broil until rare
3. In braising pot heat oil until hot
4. Add meat
5. Sprinkle with flour and saute for about 2 minutes
6. Combine next 6 ingredients and pour over meat and onions
7. Simmer until liquid has reduced so it barely covers the meat and onions
8. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and lid and simmer for 1 hour
9. Add carrots and okra and simmer 12 hour longer
10. Season with lemon juice
11. Garnish as you serve