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Beef Daube

Savor the Comfort of Classic Beef Daube French Stew

This Beef Daube stew captures the essence of home, with tender beef and rich red wine sauce, offering comfort in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds beef (shin or chuck steak) well-marbled cuts for flavor
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dusting and thickening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces diced pancetta (or thick-cut bacon) can substitute smoked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium shallots roughly chopped
  • 1 whole head of garlic whole cloves
  • 1 bottle red wine good quality, drinkable
  • 1 can canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
  • 8 pieces prunes finely diced
  • 3 cups beef broth homemade or high-quality store-bought
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs thyme
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh, for bouquet garni
  • 1 strip orange peel optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnishing

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Daube
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat the beef dry, cut into cubes, and toss with flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven, render the pancetta over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until crispy.
  3. Brown the beef in batches, adding olive oil as needed, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
  4. Sauté shallots, carrots, and garlic in the same pot for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  5. Deglaze the pot with red wine, letting it simmer and reduce by half over about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in the canned tomatoes, prunes, sherry vinegar, and beef broth.
  7. Combine the beef and pancetta back into the pot with bay leaves, thyme, and parsley. Cover and bake for 2-3 hours until tender.
  8. Remove from the oven, discard the herbs, squeeze the garlic into the stew, and adjust seasoning.
  9. Serve the Beef Daube in bowls over mashed potatoes, noodles, or with bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal flavors, let the stew rest overnight. It tastes even better the next day.

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