Slow Cooker Daube of Beef

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Servings: 4 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, Provençal-inspired beef stew slow-cooked to tender perfection with wine, herbs, and aromatic vegetables.
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Slow Cooker Daube of Beef

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 cups Calories: 490.7

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This Slow Cooker Daube of Beef is a comforting, rustic main dish that delivers deep, savory flavors with minimal effort. Tender cubes of lean beef chuck are braised slowly with aromatic shallots, garlic, and carrots in a savory blend of dry red wine and optional brandy. The dish is elevated with classic Provençal spices like thyme, cloves, and sage, plus a bright note from orange peel. The result is a thick, glossy sauce that coats the meat and vegetables beautifully.

Directions

  1. Trim fat from the beef chuck and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
  2. Toss the beef cubes with the 1/4 cup of flour until evenly coated.
  3. In a 3-quart or larger slow cooker, combine the shallots, garlic, carrots, chopped ham, orange peel, and bay leaf.
  4. Add the floured beef cubes to the slow cooker on top of the vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle the beef with peppercorns, thyme, ground cloves, and sage.
  6. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the meat, then pour in the red wine (or broth) and brandy if using.
  7. Cover and cook on the Low setting for 8 to 9 hours, until the beef is very tender when pierced with a fork.
  8. Remove and discard the bay leaf and orange peel strip from the stew.
  9. In a small bowl, blend the 2 tablespoons of flour with the 2 tablespoons of butter to form a smooth paste.
  10. Stir the flour-butter mixture into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
  11. Increase the slow cooker setting to High.
  12. Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times, until the sauce has thickened.
  13. Taste the stew and season with salt as needed.
  14. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 490.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.7g26%
Saturated Fat 6.5g33%
Cholesterol 123.4mg42%
Sodium 346.6mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 30.1g11%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 51.2g103%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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