Beef Bourguignonne for 50 - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 12 lbs A.P. lean beef, well trimmed, cut into 1 – inch cubes (9 1/2 lbs trimmed)
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 2 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
• 3 1/2 oz flour
• 1 1/2 tsp marjoram or basil
• 1 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 lbs + 8 oz onions, chopped
• 1 lb + 8 oz carrots, sliced
• 12 pz 1/3 bunch celery, diced
• 3 1/2 cups water or salt-free beef broth (divided)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger root, grated (optional)
• 3 Tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 bay leaves
• 5 1/2 cups Burgundy wine
• 1/3 cup salt-reduced soy sauce
• 1 lb + 10 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 6 lbs + 4 oz noodles
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped