Normal people put mushrooms in this dish. I'm not normal. Xanthan gum
(as well as guar gum) are used as low-carb thickeners. You can't just dump
them in, or you'll have one big ucky glob. Sprinkle the powder in slowly.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Beef Burgundy

Recipe By :American Heart Association Cookbook
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : beef main dishes
stews/chilis

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 medium onions -- sliced
4 tablespoon oil
2 pounds lean beef -- cut into 1-in cubes
3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup beef broth -- (to start)
1 cup dry red wine -- (to start)

1. In a heavy skillet, cook onions in oil until tender. Remove to another
dish.

2. In the same pan, sauté the beef cubes until browned. Sprinkle with
xanthan gum and seasonings.

3. Add broth and wine. Stir well and simmer slowly for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Add more broth and wine (1 part broth to 2 parts wine) as necessary to keep
beef barely covered.

4. Return onions to the stew and cook, stirring, 30 minutes longer, adding
more broth and wine if necessary. Sauce should be thick and dark brown.

4 effective carbs per serving (5-1)

Cuisine:
"Low Carb"

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Per serving: 451 Calories (kcal); 31g Total Fat; (65% calories from fat);
31g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 92mg Cholesterol; 741mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2
Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates


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