**David's Creole Beef Daube: A Symphony of Louisiana Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Louisiana with David's Creole Beef Daube, a delectable dish that embodies the essence of Creole cuisine. This rich and flavorful stew is a testament to the vibrant culinary heritage of New Orleans, where diverse cultures have blended to create a symphony of flavors. Discover a harmonious blend of tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a rich, savory sauce infused with the holy trinity of Creole cooking: celery, bell peppers, and onions.
As you delve into the depths of this culinary masterpiece, you'll encounter a symphony of spices that dance upon your palate. The warmth of cayenne pepper, the subtle smokiness of paprika, and the earthy notes of thyme and bay leaves create a tapestry of flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans.
This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the art of preparing David's Creole Beef Daube. From the initial steps of searing the beef to the final touches of simmering the daube, each recipe provides detailed instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit your preferences.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this comprehensive guide will empower you to recreate this iconic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a journey into the heart of Creole cooking with David's Creole Beef Daube.
DAVID'S CREOLE BEEF DAUBE
My mother has been begging me to make a Daube, I will later this week. So while it's on my mind... The roux is the rock star in this dish as it brings a richness and flavor to a beef stew that no other ingredient can. In this case the darker the roux... The better it will be. My version is mostly Creole but has some traditional...
Provided by David Kuhlmann
Categories Beef
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Cut chuck roast into large chunks, nothing specific just larger than bite sized.
- 2. Follow the link below for both the can of tomato sauce, then separately for the tomato paste. This eliminates the bitterness that the can puts into the contents. Remember only to purchase high end sauce and paste, it will be less bitter from the beginning and you will have a much better final dish. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-other-sauce-spread/removing-the-bitter-taste-from-canned-tomatoes.html
- 3. Chop onions, celery, bell pepper, parsnips, carrots, potatoes and garlic set asside
- 4. In a deep heavy pot put about 2 tablespoons of canola oil on med high heat. Once hot start to brown the chunks of chuck. Brown on all sides and set aside. Continue until all beef is browned. DO NOT EMPTY THE POT. These wonderful drippings will add lots of flavor to your Daube in the next step.
- 5. After chuck is browned, take the chopped up parsnips, carrots and potatoes and brown in the beef drippings, then set aside. If you have previously made your roux add it now, If not scrape out everything you can from the pot and put in a dish for use later. Now make your roux and make it VERY DARK!
- 6. Now you have made your roux in the cleaned pot, or if you made some previously put in pot and bring to hot temp. Once the roux is ready add the aromatics and chopped garlic, cooked until tender.
- 7. Now add the saved drippings and mix well. Then add the browned potatoes, carrots mix to the hot roux then mix well. Next add the browned chuck. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste and bay leaves and mix well. Cook this about 10 minutes, mixing every couple of minutes.
- 8. Once mixture is hot add both cups of wine then mix well and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes mixing every couple of minutes. Now add 1 large container of beef broth and stir. You will only add from the beef broth in the ingredients that you will actually need to use. You probably will only use 1 1/2 of the containers of broth. I just want you to have enough on hand that you don't need to add any water, only the broth. You want the total liquid to just cover, at the level of pots contents if you go over a bit that's ok. It will cook down. If needed add more beef broth as this cooks down. You don't want to over do the liquid in this dish. When finished the liquid needs to be thick. Cook for about an hour after everything is in the pot, stirring occasionally. Always stir from the bottom of the pot to keep anything from sticking.
- 9. This dish cooks down best if you keep it covered between steps above but isn't necessary. Make sure you stir regularly, always stirring from the bottom
BEEF DAUBE
Steps:
- Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours.
- Remove beef from marinade; pat dry. Reserve marinade. Cook pancetta in large pot over medium-low heat until fat is rendered, 5 minutes. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent, 6 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
- Heat oil in same pot over high heat. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add beef to pot; cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to bowl with pancetta mixture. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add flour to pot. Whisk until flour browns, about 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in reserved marinade. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add beef mixture and any accumulated juices to pot. Cover tightly; simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours. Uncover; simmer until meat is very tender and liquid is reduced to sauce consistency, about 45 minutes longer. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate.)
- Spoon fat off top of daube. Remove carrots, quartered onion, herb sprigs, bay leaves and peel and discard. Bring daube to simmer, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley.
CREOLE SPAGHETTI AND DAUBE
(Pronounced "dobe", and rhymes with robe), this traditional Italian recipe has been passed down for generations. The flavors become more intense when it sits in the refrigerator a day or two or served as leftovers. If you've never tried beef roast in spaghetti sauce, you don't know what you've been missing!
Provided by Donna Graffagnino
Categories Beef
Time 4h45m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1. Cut chuck roast into 1 1/2 to 2 inch cubes and pat dry with paper towel. In a heavy dutch oven heat the bacon grease and oil until hot. Add some of the meat and sear on all sides. Cook the meat in batches and don't over crowd the pot or the meat will steam instead of sear. When nicely browned remove meat to a plate and set aside.
- 2. To the drippings in the pot add chopped onions, green onions, celery and bell pepper and saute on low until onions are tansparent but don't let them brown. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce and minced garlic; cook down for about 5 minutes stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- 3. Add wine and beef stock, oregano, basil, granulated garlic & onion, bay leaves, sugar and salt & pepper to taste.
- 4. Simmer stock for about 30-45 minutes, adding more beef stock as needed to keep sauce fairly thin. Add meat back to pot, along with juices from meat, cover with a splatter screen or off-set the lid so steam can escape without splattering sauce all over the kitchen, and cook for 2-3 hours. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste.
- 5. As sauce begins to thicken, add fresh mushrooms and and meatballs (optional). When desired thickness is reached, taste for seasoning once more and ladle over spaghetti and garnish with chopped fresh basil. Serve with crusty french bread and fresh grated parmigiana reggiano. Enjoy!
CREOLE DAUBE
As old as the swamps in Louisiana, this recipe predates the title pot roast! This is the most wonderful tasting pot roast you'll ever try. Worth every minute of the work! I have such fond memories of my grandmother creating this magic in her kitchen and her entire house filled with the heavenly aroma. For the Creole seasoning, I use Emeril's with half the salt and then watch the amount of salt and pepper you add depending on the amount already in your Creole seasoning.
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Roast Beef
Time 4h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season the roast with the Creole seasoning.
- Make slits in the roast and insert the garlic.
- In a 5 qt Dutch oven heat the ¼ cup of the oil.
- Over medium heat brown the roast on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, covered, while preparing the roux.
- *If roast sticks, add ¼ cup water.
- In a separate heavy pot heat the remaining oil.
- Add the flour, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the roux is the color of chocolate.*Take care not to burn the roux. Stir constantly!
- Reduce the heat to low and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and green onion and cook until they are limp.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the wine and 1 cup water slowly to the roux.
- Add the parsley, bay leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper to the tomato sauce mixture.
- Pour the sauce over the roast.
- Simmer slowly on top of the stove for 2-3 hours, or until the roast is very tender.
- Add more water if needed.
- Season again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 440, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 37.2
BEEF DAUBE PROVENCAL
This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If you are lucky enough to have venison, try it here for melt-in-your-mouth goodness. -Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle meat with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; brown meat in batches. Transfer beef to 4-qt. slow cooker. , Add carrot, onions, garlic and remaining salt and pepper to skillet; cook and stir until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; bring to a boil. , Transfer meat mixture, tomatoes, broth and seasonings to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-7 hours or until tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve with hot cooked pasta or mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREOLE DAUBE
I found this recipe in May 2009 issue of New Orleans magazine. Very, very good. Served over spaghettini. The sauce is very rich and flavorful. My family loved it.
Provided by LaLa Lola
Categories Roast Beef
Time 4h50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- With sharp knife or ice pick, punch holes in the roast, about 2 inches apart, and stuff with slivers of garlic.
- Rub roast generously with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven, and brown roast well on all sides over medium-high heat.
- When browned, take roast out of pot and set aside.
- In the same oil, saute onion, bell pepper, and celery over medium heat until soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add minced garlic and cook 5 more minutes.
- Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, almost until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add tomato sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Add wine, beef broth, Italian seasoning, cayenne, salt if needed, and sugar, and stir well.
- Return roast to pot, fat side up, turn fire to low, cover and simmer for 4 hours until roast is very tender.
- Stir well every hour and turn roast over half way through cooking.
- Slice roast thickly and return to sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with spaghetti (or pasta of your choice).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.9, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 806.7, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.2, Protein 50.2
CREOLE DAUBE
A recipe I found on Pinterest that looked delicious and I am posting it for ZWT, untried by me, but looks like a cross between a pot roast and swiss steak type of recipe. The recipe is posted on "Drick'sRamblingCafe.blogspot and here is what he stated: "In the late 1800's when Sicilian immigrants began settling in southern Louisiana, Creole cooking took on a completely new dimension. The influence of garlic for one and the use of tomatoes in making tomato gravy or red gravy such as the one featured in this recipe. This recipe will change the way you cook a roast and will fill your house with a wonderful aroma with the cuisine of long ago cooks. Enjoy!" There are several spices listed, but apparently it is common to post no specific amounts, so I would suggest starting with 1/8(maybe even less for the cayenne pepper) to 1/4 teaspoon and then taste and add more to your liking in the end.
Provided by diner524
Categories Roast Beef
Time 3h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cut the roast in half and in a large skillet; brown each half on all sides in the olive oil. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet with the oil, sauté onion, bell pepper and celery for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste and stir for a couple of minutes to fry. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- While this mixture slowly simmers, add to taste the thyme, bay leaf, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper and sugar.
- Add wine and Parmesan. Let simmer about 45 minutes.
- Add carrots, mushrooms, and both pieces of roast and any juices that have accumulated. Cover and cook over low heat for a 2 to 3 hours.
- Remove beef and slice against grain into half-inch slices. Serve with the tomato gravy on top or place the slices back into the gravy and cook on low another 15 to 20 minutes for a more traditional meal.
- Serve roast and gravy over mashed potatoes or spaghetti (as suggested in the recipe) and top with additional parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.3, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 234.1, Sodium 652.4, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 10.9, Protein 69.1
Tips:
- Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Brown the meat in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and ensure a good sear.
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the daube, such as carrots, celery, onions, and bell peppers.
- Use a good quality red wine for the braising liquid, as it will add depth of flavor to the daube.
- Simmer the daube for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the daube over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Conclusion:
David's Creole Beef Daube is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. The combination of tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and rich sauce makes this dish a true crowd-pleaser. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create this classic Creole dish in your own kitchen.
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