ANDRE'S ALASTIAN MEAT STEW

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The casserole is sealed with a flour-and-water dough to prevent the wine from evaporating during the long cooking process.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 pig's feet, halved lengthwise
2 pig's tails
1/2 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound boneless breast of beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 1/2 cups dry white wine, preferably Alsatian
3 small onions, 1 roughly chopped, 2 thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, 1 halved, 2 minced
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 fresh flat-leaf parsley stems
1 bay leaf
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tablespoon lard
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
Salt
2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, well washed and thinly sliced crosswise
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine feet, tails, lamb, pork, beef, 3 1/2 cups wine, chopped onion, halved garlic, and ground pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place marinated meat mixture in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; skim surface, and discard foam that rises to the top. Prepare a bouquet garni: Tie parsley stems, bay leaf, and thyme together with kitchen twine; set aside.
  • Coat a 5-quart covered casserole or Dutch oven with lard. Season potatoes with salt and pepper. Line the bottom of the casserole with half the potatoes. Top with half the sliced onions and half the leeks. Remove meat from marinade, and transfer to casserole. Strain marinade over meat, discarding solids. Top with remaining onion and leek, minced garlic, and bouquet garni. Distribute remaining 1 pound potatoes evenly in casserole. Pour remaining 3 cups wine over potatoes. Cover casserole.
  • Make the seal: In a medium bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup warm water. Stir until mixture comes together and forms a dough. Roll dough into a log long enough to go around the casserole. Place dough over the seam between the casserole and the cover to seal. Brush dough with egg. Bake for 3 hours. Remove dough seal, and serve immediately.

ZED
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I love the way the spices and herbs come together to create a complex and flavorful dish.


JHOAN MRZ
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


MAGHRIBIYA AYA
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices really warm you up. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Tavio Lamas
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's elegant and delicious, and the presentation is beautiful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Rashmi Kavindya
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much Ras el Hanout. Next time I will use less and see how it turns out.


Phionah Fifi
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the Ras el Hanout spice blend. I will definitely be making this again.


Salman Ajmal
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the way the spices meld together to create a complex and flavorful sauce.


DeenFroko's TV
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I followed the recipe exactly and my stew turned out perfectly! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Martha Zondo
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This stew was good, but not great. The lamb was a bit tough and the sauce was a little bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different cut of lamb and if I had added more spices to the sauce.


Weber Consulting
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Naomi Keepness
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This is my new favorite stew recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love the combination of spices and the way the meat just melts in your mouth. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and frie


Fazeelat Saeed
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jefferson mendez
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This stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the meat was fall-apart tender. I especially loved the addition of the Ras el Hanout spice blend, which gave the dish a unique and exotic flavor. I will definitely b