Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 pounds rib-eye steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, if needed
  • 3/4 cup carrots, diced
  • 3/4 cup parsnips, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup pearl onions, frozen
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped oregano leaves
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup store-bought fried onions

Method

  • In a nonmetallic bowl, combine 3/4 cup red wine, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper and 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add the rib-eye steak and let marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Cook the bacon in a large saute pan over medium-low heat to slowly render the fat.
  • When crisp, remove to a paper towel lined plate, reserving the fat in the pan.
  • Remove the beef from the marinade, pat dry and add to the pan with the bacon fat.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, browning the meat on all sides.
  • Remove the meat from the pan, to a plate.
  • Add extra oil, if necessary, to amount to 2 to 3 tablespoons of total fat in the pan.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips, and the frozen onions.
  • Cook until the onions are light brown, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add the flour to the vegetable mixture to make a roux.
  • When the roux begins to brown, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze with the remaining red wine and stir in the beef broth.
  • Reduce over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add the browned beef, cooked bacon, thyme, parsley and oregano.
  • Adjust seasonings, to taste, with remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  • Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with Parmesan and fried onions and serve immediately.