Classic Pot au Feu
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Cuisine: French
Categories: Comfort Food, Classic Dishes & Stew
Pot au Feu is a traditional French beef stew that is hearty and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a comforting meal on a cold day.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 lbs beef marrow bones
- 2 onions, peeled and halved
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 leeks, white parts only, washed and chopped
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaves)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water
Directions:
- In a large pot, place the beef chuck roast and beef marrow bones.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, leeks, and bouquet garni to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the ingredients with water, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.
- Once the meat is tender, remove it from the pot and slice it.
- Strain the broth and return it to the pot.
- Serve the sliced meat and vegetables in bowls, then ladle the hot broth over them.
- Enjoy your delicious Classic Pot au Feu!