Main Ingredients:

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Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

2 To 3 lbs Top Sirloin, cut 2 tb Green peppercorns OR
-into 2-inch cubes 2 ts Freshly ground pepper
2 tb Bacon fat 1 ts Salt
1/2 lb Westphalian ham, cut in 1 4 tb Brandy
-inch cubes 3/4 c Heavy cream
2 lg Onions, chopped 5 Cloves garlic wrapped in
25 Stuffed green olives, -cheesecloth
-halved 3/4 ts Thyme
1 Bottle (but no more than 1/2 c Raisins soaked in hot water
-3 cups) full bodied -for 5 minutes, and drained
Red wine (petite Sirah, Flour and water
Zinfandel, etc.)

Brown beef in 12" skillet with bacon fat over moderately high heat,
for 3-5 minutes. Add ham and onions, and saute' 3-4 minutes until
onions are golden brown. Place beef, onions, and ham in large Dutch
oven. Add olives, garlic, raisins, and wine. Cover and cook in
preheated oven at 350 F for 40 minutes. Add peppercorns, salt,
brandy, and cream. Continue cooking for 30 minutes longer. Strain
the juices and arrange meat, keeping warm. Return juices and add
11/2 tbs. flour, and 3 tbls. water per cup of juice. Heat with low
heat for about 5 minutes, stirring. Pour over the meat and serve with
rice dish and a buttered vegetable.

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From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 04-08-95 (69) Recipes

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