Description
A heartwarming beef stew featuring rich flavors from red wine and aromatic herbs de Provence, perfect for sharing around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons herbs de Provence
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the meat by cutting the beef into uniform cubes and patting dry.
- Sear the meat in a large pot with heated olive oil until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef and sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up the brown bits, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the beef back into the pot along with carrots, potatoes, beef broth, herbs de Provence, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
This stew is perfect for customization—swap in seasonal veggies or use chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, red wine, herbs, Provencal dish, family recipe