Description
A comforting Provençal Beef Stew with tender beef simmered in red wine, aromatic vegetables, and robust herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Beef Chuck, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 bottle Red Wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 2 Onions, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 Carrots, chopped
- 2 Stalks Celery, chopped
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 8 oz Button or Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 2 tsp Fresh Rosemary
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting beef into 1-inch chunks.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add more olive oil if necessary, and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping browned bits from the bottom, then add beef broth, mushrooms, bay leaves, and herbs.
- Return the seared beef to the pot, submerging it in liquid. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Allow the stew to simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Serve warm in rustic bowls garnished with fresh parsley. Pair with crusty bread and a side salad for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, Provençal, red wine, comfort food, family recipes