Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Provence with our Provençal White Wine Beef Daube. This classic French beef stew is a celebration of rustic flavors, where tender chunks of beef are braised in a captivating white wine sauce, infused with aromatic herbs de Provence. The daube is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent beef, melt-in-your-mouth vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Alongside this daube, we present a collection of delectable recipes that will transport you to the sun-drenched countryside of Provence. Indulge in the simplicity yet elegance of Ratatouille Niçoise, a colorful medley of stewed vegetables. Experience the vibrant flavors of Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Pistou, where delicate fish is complemented by a zesty basil sauce. Delight in the rustic charm of Salade Niçoise, a refreshing salad bursting with fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and anchovies. And for a sweet ending, treat yourself to the classic Tarte Tropézienne, a luscious pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with crunchy pearl sugar. Prepare to be captivated by the culinary treasures of Provence, as you savor each bite of these authentic and delectable recipes.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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
BEEF DAUBE PROVENçAL
This classic French braised beef, red wine, and vegetable stew is simple and delicious. This recipe ran in a Thanksgiving weekend package. The stew was perfect for that Wednesday night before Thanksgiving when you have guests arriving, but still need to focus on prepping food for the next day. This perfectly balanced dish found its way into our regular rotation.
Provided by Lia Huber
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup stew and 1/2 cup noodles)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°.
- Heat a small Dutch oven over low heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook 5 minutes or until garlic is fragrant, stirring occasionally. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon; set aside. Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef to pan; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove beef from pan. Add wine to pan; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add reserved garlic, beef, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, carrot, and next 8 ingredients (through bay leaf), and bring to a boil.
- Cover and bake at 300° for 2 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Discard bay leaf. Serve over noodles.
- Note: To make in a slow cooker, prepare through Step Place beef mixture in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or until beef is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 678 mg
DAUBE A LA PROVENCALE
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 10h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinate the beef in the red wine, vinegar, carrots and 1/2 of the onions for 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Remove the beef from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and dry gently with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat and cook the bacon lardons until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving the fat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the bacon fat in the Dutch oven and brown the beef on all sides. Once the beef is browned, add in the reserved marinade, bacon lardons, the remaining onions, rosemary, thyme, garlic and bay leaves. Add 2 cups water and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover tightly and cook in the oven for 3 to 4 hours. Check the daube every hour and add a little more water if needed. Remove the herbs and serve the daube (be sure to reserve the sauce) with the Macaronade.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a gratin dish.
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package's instructions for al dente. Drain and toss with the cheese and daube sauce. Place the pasta in the gratin dish, and top with the breadcrumbs, sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with the butter. Bake 15 minutes and serve with the daube.
DAUBE DE BOEUF PROVENCAL
In this classic French stew, beef is slow-simmered to tenderness. A red wine with herbal notes balances orange zest and thyme; egg noodles soak up the flavorful sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make a bouquet garni: Put thyme, bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, and zest on a piece of cheesecloth; tie into a bundle. Combine onion, garlic, celery, carrots, bouquet garni, and wine in a large non-reactive bowl. Add beef, and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 12 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Remove beef from wine mixture; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Transfer wine mixture to a heavy pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half of the beef, turning, until deeply browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
- Stir tomato paste into stock; add to the skillet, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add to wine mixture. Stir in olives and beef. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Cover daube; transfer to oven. Cook 2 hours. Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees if daube starts to boil. After 2 hours, stir in orange juice. Cook until beef is very tender, about 30 minutes more.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, or short ribs are all good choices for daube. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when braised slowly in liquid.
- Brown the meat: Browning the meat before braising it adds flavor and color. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't steam.
- Use a good quality wine: The wine you use in daube will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Choose a dry white wine that is full-bodied and has a good acidity.
- Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor and nutrition to daube. Carrots, onions, celery, and garlic are all good choices.
- Season the daube well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves, and cloves to season the daube.
- Cook the daube slowly: Daube is a dish that needs to be cooked slowly in order for the meat to become tender. Cook the daube for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the daube with mashed potatoes or egg noodles: Daube is a hearty dish that is perfect for a winter meal. Serve it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Daube is a classic Provençal dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make a delicious daube that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give daube a try.
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