Description
A comforting and hearty Provençal beef stew enriched with red wine and aromatic herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef (chuck or brisket), cut into chunks
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Season beef chunks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pot and sear the beef on all sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot. Allow to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add beef and stock: Return the beef to the pot and stir in tomato paste, broth, bay leaves, and herbs.
- Simmer away: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 120-180 minutes.
- Final touches: Adjust seasoning to taste and remove bay leaves before serving. Optionally thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Serve with love: Ladle stew into bowls and serve warm, paired with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Notes
This stew can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, Provençal, red wine stew, comfort food, family recipe