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- Beef Braised in Chianti serves 4
- 2 1/2 lb beef roast, chuck or rump
- 1 medium onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 stalk (rib) celery
- 2 bay (laurel) leaves
- 1 tbs juniper berries
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 bottle Chianti
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 4 oz mushrooms
- 15oz (450gr) whole tomatoes
- 3 tbs cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbs water or reserved marinade
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