BOEUF EN DAUBE - FRENCH BEEF BURGUNDY IN THE CROCK POT
A delicious & heady combination of good red wine, prime beef, smoked bacon, dried orange, shallots, garlic & cepes - dried forest mushrooms! A traditional French recipe with a twist - cook it in the crock pot for ease and convenience. Wonderful in the depths of winter, but equally lovely with crisp salads,crusty bread & baked potatoes during the summer - the addition of orange making it a lighter beef dish than the more usual Beef Daube or Beef Burgundy. An excellent choice for a family reunion or celebration, as it is VERY well behaved! It also freezes well and is a great pie filling idea.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Stew
Time P1DT1h30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinade the beef with the herbs, shallots & garlic over night in the bottle of red wine.
- Drain and put the wine to one side.
- In a large skillet or fryng pan, sear & brown the beef pieces over a high heat in the olive oil until nutty & brown. Do not overcrowd the pan!
- Place browned beef into the crock pot or cast iron Le Creuset Casserole Dish.
- Fry the lardons or chopped bacon pieces until crispy & golden brown. Drain & add to the beef.
- Brown the shallots & garlic in the bacon fat & add to the beef & bacon.
- Add all the other ingredients, except the cornflour, to the crock pot including the reserved wine.
- (Add the tinned tomatoes & sun dried tomatoes at this stage too if you are using them.).
- Cook on automatic or High for 4 hours and Low for up to 6 hours.
- (For conventional cooking - pre-heat oven to 175 degs C or 325 degs F or gas mark 3 and cook SLOWLY for approximately 4 to 6 hours; check towards the end, the meat should be extemely tender - you MUST not be tempted to cook it quicker, it will be tough!).
- Towards the end, blend & mix the cornflour with a couple of spoons of the stock in the crock pot & add to the beef, stirring well. It should not be TOO thick but just like a glaze or thickened jus. Add the cognac at this stage as well - sirring into the daube.
- Serve with Green Beans, Mashed, Steamed or Pureed Potatoes during the colder months OR with a selection of salads, crusty French bread & Pasta during the warmer months. The excess sauce can be used or saved as a fantastic gravy or stock later!
- THIS IS BETTER MADE 24 HOURS BEFORE EATING!
- Freezes beautifully - I always make a large batch and then freeze some.
- NOTE:If you cannot buy sun dried orange peel, make your own, it's VERY easy! Peel some oranges with a swivel head vegetable peeler or parer, be careful not to peel the pith. Spread outside on a rack in the full sun and leave to dry for about 2-4 hours. Weather permitting of course - otherwise dry in an airing cupboard or a very LOW oven overnight.Store in an airtight jar for up to 2 years.
- If you are really stuck - just grate some fresh orange peel into the daube, it will not have the same intensity as dried peel, but it will work!
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Kalu Dai
[email protected]This boeuf en daube is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love serving it with a side of mashed potatoes and a glass of red wine.
Ariyah Lacour
[email protected]This boeuf en daube is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Opuku Esther
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this boeuf en daube was amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This boeuf en daube is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can just throw it all in the crock pot and let it cook all day.
fautori albadre
[email protected]This boeuf en daube is the perfect winter meal. It's hearty, flavorful, and so comforting. I love serving it with a side of mashed potatoes and a glass of red wine.
Badar Chachar Badar Chachar
[email protected]This boeuf en daube is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.
Darasimi Ogunsijj
[email protected]I've made this boeuf en daube recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I love that I can just throw it all in the crock pot and let it cook all day.
Ayemere Esther
[email protected]This boeuf en daube is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love serving it with a side of mashed potatoes and a glass of red wine.
Ardit Karai
[email protected]I love this boeuf en daube recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I always get compliments when I serve it to guests.
Ahsan Ali Gopang
[email protected]This boeuf en daube was delicious! The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beef stew, but this boeuf en daube was amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
MAHAD MORGAN
[email protected]This boeuf en daube is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw it all in the crock pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Gandhi Das
[email protected]I made this boeuf en daube for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender beef and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
MD Asif Ekbal
[email protected]This was my first time making boeuf en daube and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The beef was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Donna Leigh
[email protected]I've made this boeuf en daube recipe several times and it's always a winner. The meat is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can just throw it all in the crock pot and let it cook all day.
Kyleigh Bell
[email protected]This boeuf en daube is a delight! The beef is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.