Beef En Daube

Beef En Daube

Beef En Daube

120 mins Serves 6

A classic French beef stew cooked with wine, tomato juice, and a flavorful olive-orange puree

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Beef , cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup Green olives
  • 0.5 cup Orange juice
  • 0.5 cup Pimientos
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Onion
  • 1 cup Tomato juice
  • 1 cup Dry red wine
  • 4 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Combine olives, orange juice, pimientos, garlic and onion in a food processor. Puree until smooth
  2. In your Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat
  3. When the oil is hot, add the beef cubes and brown on all sides
  4. Cover the beef with the olive-orange puree
  5. Add the tomato juice and red wine
  6. Mix in the salt, pepper, and oregano
  7. Cover the Dutch oven and cook for about 2 hours at 300°F
  8. This can be done in the oven or simmered slowly over a camp stove
  9. Cook until the meat is tender, adding a cup or so of water if needed during cooking

Tips

This stew develops even better flavor if made a day ahead. Refrigerate overnight and reheat gently before serving. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Stew Beef Dutch Oven