Beef Daube
I have been making this recipe in the slow cooker for several years. I love the depth of flavor in this dish, and I also appreciate how easy it is to prepare in a slow cooker.It is a truly comforting meal, and I hope you will give it a try.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 900 g stewing beef, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1⅔ cup beef broth
- 1 bouquet garni such as thyme, sage, and parsley tied together with kitchen string
- 1 small onion studded with 2 cloves
- zest and juice of half an orange
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the bacon until lightly browned.
- Transfer the bacon to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the bouquet garni and the whole studded onion to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and carrots for about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and garlic. Stir well, then transfer everything to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 5 to 7 hours.
- After cooking, season with salt and pepper. Remove and discard the bouquet garni and the studded onion.
- Stir in the orange zest and juice.
- Serve hot.
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Notes
Looking for another slow cooker recipe? Try my braised chicken made in the slow cooker.
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