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Beef Daube with Mustard, Herbs, and White Wine

A bright Provençal beef stew braised with white wine, mustard, onions, tomatoes and herbs.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Beef, Stew, Wine
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless beef stew meat cut into 3-inch cubes and patted dry
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle of dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
  • 4 medium onions halved and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 springs each fresh flat-leaf parsley and fresh thyme tied together with twine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Season the beef with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. In batches, brown the meat on all sides, being careful not to crowd the pan or scorch the meat. Transfer the meat to a platter and continue with the remaining meat.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pan, discarding the rest. Add the wine, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and gently simmer, uncovered, until the wine is reduced by half, about 7-10 minutes. Whisk in the mustard
  • Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the wine mixture. Add the tomatoes with juice, onions, garlic and herbs. Cover and simmer over low heat until the meat is fork tender, about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Remove and discard the herbs. With a slotted spoon remove the beef, tomatoes, and onions and transfer to a platter. Increase the heat to high and boil the sauce until it is slightly thickened and reduced by one-third (skimming any fat and foam off the surface), about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. In a small bowl, combine to butter and flour to form a paste. Stir the butter mixture into the sauce, stirring until incorporated. Return the meat and vegetables to the sauce and reheat gently. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Ladle into shallow bowls and garnish with parsley. Stew can be made one day in advance. Leftovers can be stored and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy!

Notes

Serving Suggestions
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Reheating Instructions
Oven:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Place stew in oven-safe dish, cover tightly with foil.
  • Heat for 25-50 minutes until warmed through, checking periodically.
Stovetop:
  • In a pot or Dutch oven, heat stew over low flame, stirring occasionally.
  • Add a splash of wine or broth if needed to loosen sauce.
Slow cooker:
  • Place stew in slow cooker, set to low for 2-3 hours, stirring periodically.

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 1107mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 6mg
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