Description
A comforting stew infused with rich flavors of tender beef, red wine, and aromatic herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 3 cups robust dry red wine
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by chopping all your vegetables and cutting the beef into 2-inch cubes.
- Brown the beef: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and brown in batches.
- Sauté the aromatics: Remove browned beef, add more oil if needed, and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until fragrant. Stir in garlic and sauté briefly.
- Deglaze the pot: Pour in red wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Return beef to the pot, add canned tomatoes, broth, herbs, and any additional seasonings.
- Simmer: Cover and reduce heat to low, letting it simmer for 2 to 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Final touches: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Choose tough cuts of meat that benefit from slow cooking. Stews often taste better the next day, so consider refrigerating overnight to deepen flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, Provençal recipe, red wine stew, comfort food