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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 135 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Here's a taste of Switzerland. This robust beef stew, from the mountainous Grison region, is perfect to keep out winter chills and to satisfy even the hungriest skier. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 pounds beef brisket  |  
                                                1 large head cabbage  |  
                                                1 tablespoon margarine  |  
                                                8 ounces bacon, cooked and cubed  |  
                                                1/2 cup sliced onion  |  
                                                3 bay leaves  |  
                                                salt and pepper to taste  |  
                                                1 pinch ground nutmeg  |  
                                                1 cup red wine  |  
                                                1 cup beef stock  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cut out the main stem of the cabbage and discard the thick stems of the outer leaves. Wash well and boil for 5 minutes in salted water. Drain and reserve. 2. Heat the butter in a heavy ovenproof casserole dish and fry the bacon and onions for 2 to 3 minutes. Add bay leaves, salt, pepper and a pinch of Nutmeg. 3. Cut meat into thick slices and place on the bacon and onion mixture. Add wine and beef stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour. Now add a layer of cabbage Leaves, cover tightly and simmer very gently for another hour.                              | 
                         
                         
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