3.05.2009

Western Receipe_BEEF CONSOMME


BEEF CONSOMME



Servings : 21 ( 4 ltr )





Preparation Time :














Ingredients :






10 egg whites






2 pounds lean ground beef, preferably



shank, neck or shoulder





1 pound mirepoix





12 ounces tomato, seeded and diced



5 quarts beef broth or stock, cold




2 onions brûlée






SACHET:






2 bay leaves






1/2 teaspoon dried thyme





1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, crushed



8 parsley stems






2 whole cloves






salt, to taste















Cooking Procedure :





1. Whip the egg whites until slightly frothy.



2. Combine the egg whites, beef, mirepoix and


tomatoes in an appropriate stockpot.



3. Add the cold beef stock or broth; mix well and


add the onions brûlée and sachet.




4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over moderate


heat, stirring occasionally. Stop stirring when the


raft begins to form.





5. Break a hole in the center of the raft to allow


the consommé to bubble through.




6. Simmer until full flavor develops,




approximately 1 1/2 hours.




7. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth,


degrease and adjust the seasonings. Cool and



refrigerate or hold for service.













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