Recipe: Steak and Ale Restaurant Skillet of Beef

STEAK AND ALE RESTAURANT SKILLET OF BEEF

"In the early 70's I would frequent a restaurant by the name of "Steak and Ale." To my knowledge, they are no longer open. They served a dish called "Skillet of Beef." According to the recipe that they gave me, they used 1 pint of burgundy wine and 1/4 cup of beef base. It was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; and this is my twist:" - Ree Davis

1 1/2 pounds lean beef chuck cubes (or a package of stew meat)
4 tablespoons flour, for dredging
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can beef broth
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup burgundy wine
2 cups water
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
Hot cooked rice (for serving)

Dredge beef cubes in flour seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika. In a skillet brown beef cubes in olive oil over medium high heat.

Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook about 5 minutes. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and wine. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of water; cover and cook over low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until tender.

Add mushrooms and cook another 10 minutes.

Serve over rice.

Twist: bay leaves, beef broth

Source: My twist on this / Posted by Ree Davis, April 11, 2011