Beef and Green Tomato Casserole Recipe

• 10 ounces white pearl onions
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dusting beef, plus 1/4 cup for stew
• 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 2 medium poblano peppers,roasted skins removed, small dice
• 2 medium stalks celery, large dice
• 5 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 3 teaspoons fresh)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups broth half beef half chicken
• 4 medium green, unripe tomatoes, large dice
• 2 medium bay leaves
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• 1 package frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Place onions in a medium heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over them; let sit 1 minute, then drain. Run under cold water until cool enough to handle, then peel onions, trim ends, and reserve.
2. Season beef well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put 1/4 cup flour in a dish, add beef pieces, and toss to coat; shake off excess flour. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 3-1/2- or 5-quart low-sided casserole or other large Dutch oven. Add beef in a single layer (do this in batches if necessary) and brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
3. Add pearl onions, poblano pepper, and celery to the pot; stir well and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté vegetables until they begin to caramelize, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, and tomato paste,and anchovy paste, and cook 1 minute more. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour and cook, stirring frequently, until flour is well combined, about 2 minutes.
4. Pour in wine and deglaze, by scraping up any browned bits on the bottom with a wooden spoon or spatula, and allow to reduce slightly, about 1 minute. Add broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, and seared beef with any accumulated juices, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat so stew is barely simmering. Cook, covered, until meat is fork tender, about 2 hours. (Check occasionally to make sure mixture is not boiling.) Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Prepare biscuit dough, cut it into circles, and cover with a clean, dry towel until stew is ready. ladle into individual casseroles, place biscuits on top of stew and brush them with a little heavy cream. Place a baking sheet on the oven rack below the casserole to catch any drips, and bake casserole until biscuits are crispy on top and golden brown, about 30 to 45 minutes.