Beef daube or Provencal/French beef stew
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
6 -8 portions
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
European, French, International
Beef daube or Provencal/French beef stew
Description
The recipe begins by browning beef shank pieces in olive oil, sealing in flavor and color. Onions are caramelized to add sweetness, followed by the addition of tomatoes, carrots, wine, herbs de Provence, and whole anise seeds to the pan. The stew simmers for two to three hours until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens, concentrating flavors.
The dish develops complex layers of flavor from the wine and herbes de Provence, enhanced by the subtle licorice note of the anise seeds and the natural sweetness of the caramelized onions and tomatoes. The resulting texture features meltingly tender meat surrounded by a fragrant sauce.
Beef Daube is traditionally served with staple sides like pasta, rice, or potatoes to soak up the sauce. Its hearty nature makes it suitable for a main course in cooler seasons or dinner occasions that call for a slow-cooked stew.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs beef shank with or without bones, cut in large chunks
- 1 ½ red onion sliced, large, plural
- 3-4 tbs olive oil
- 10 Roma tomato peeled, seeded and diced, or 2 cans of diced tomatoes
- 6-7 carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ - 2 cups red wine
- 1 tbs herbes de provence or mix of dried thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary, basil, etc
- 1 tbs anise seed whole
- salt
- black pepper
To serve:
- pasta rice or potatoes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan, add the meat chunks and brown them on each side.
- Remove the meat from the pan and set aside for later.
- Add the onions slices to the pan and cook until caramelized.
- Add the browned meat chunks back to the pan with the onions
- Add the tomatoes, carrots, wine, herbs, anise seeds, salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat is very tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve with warm pastas or rice/potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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