Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 lbs beef brisket
  • 4 carrots (cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 4 parsnips (sliced)
  • 2 celery ribs (sliced)
  • 1 large onion (sliced)
  • 1 leek (sliced)
  • 6 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 cups beef stock (3 cups if not using wine)
  • ¾ cup dry red wine (optional)
  • ½ cup tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp. Beau Monde seasoning (directions below (optional))
  • 8 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Cooking fat
  • Sea Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp. ground bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp. ground allspice
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. celery seed
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black black pepper to taste

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Beau Monde seasoning.
  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
  • Heat some cooking fat over medium-high heat in a large skillet and brown the beef on each side for about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Add the carrot, parsnips, celery, onion, and leek.
  • In a bowl, mix together the beef stock, red wine (if using), tomato puree, garlic, thyme sprigs, parsley, and Beau Monde seasoning.
  • Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or until tender.
  • Serve warm with the vegetables.