4 dijon and cognac beef stew Recipes

boneless beef shank or 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, salt, fresh ground pepper, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, whole shallots, peeled, cognac, dry red wine, beef broth, carrots , pared, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, heavy cream, dijon mustard

bacon, diced, olive oil, boneless chuck , bottom or top round, cut into 2-inch pieces, onions, sliced, cognac or other brandy, salt, dried thyme leaves, freshly ground pepper, bay leaves, garlic cloves, minced, brown sugar, dark beer or stout, beef broth, country-style bread, crusts removed, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar

bacon diced, onion diced, shallots chopped, unsalted butter, boneless beef chuck cut into 1 in. cubes, flour, cognac or other brandy, beef broth, dijon mustard, pommery or whole-grain mustard, carrots, peeled , halved lethwise cut into half-moons, white mushrooms stemmed and quartered, dry red wine