Culinary Travel: Grison region of Switzerland

Quaint alpine villages and great skiing entice travelers to the Grisons. The sparsely populated region of eastern Switzerland contains the source of the Rhine and Inn rivers, 140 square miles of glaciers and dense pine forests. Join the ski action at the resorts of St. Moritz, Davos and Arosa or stake a lofty claim with a visit to Juf, which boasts the highest altitude of any inhabited village in the Alps. In summer, take a hike through the Engadine Valley in the unspoiled beauty of Swiss National Park.

"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."

Grison Beef Stew

Prep Time: 15 Minutes  Cook Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes  Servings: 6 

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:
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.

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.

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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