Description
Hearty Beef Pot-au-Feu is a traditional French boiled beef stew slow-cooked with root vegetables and aromatic herbs, resulting in tender meat and a rich, flavorful broth that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 pounds beef chuck or brisket
Vegetables
- 2 carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 potatoes, peeled and halved
- 2 leeks, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, halved
- 2 cloves garlic
Broth & Seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, wash and cut the vegetables into chunks, peel and halve potatoes, and halve the onion.
- Combine in Pot: Place the beef chuck or brisket, carrots, potatoes, leeks, onion, and garlic cloves into a large pot.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in 6 cups of beef broth, add the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours until the beef is tender and the flavors are well developed.
- Serve: Remove the beef from the pot and slice it. Serve the sliced beef alongside the cooked vegetables and ladle some broth over or on the side.
Notes
- For a traditional touch, serve with Dijon mustard, crusty baguette, or cornichons.
- The broth can be strained and served as a soup or used as a base for other dishes.
- You can add other root vegetables like turnips or parsnips for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
