Variante Daube Niçoise | Daube Provençale | French Beef Stew | Beef Stew | Viande En Sauce

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine provides flavor without alcohol.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef reduces fat content, while pork is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, and smoked sausage can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Heat 4 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

When hot, briefly brown the meat (in batches if needed), turn off heat and set aside.

In a large pot, over medium heat, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil and cook the onions, carrots and celery for about 5 minutes.

Add the meat and stir.

Add the flour and stir.

Add the tomato paste and stir.

Pour tomato sauce and stir.

Pour wine. When boiling, reduce heat to low.

Add the bouillon cubes, the orange peel, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.

Salt & pepper to taste.

Pour water and cook on low heat covered with a lid for 3 hours, stirring regularly.

After 3 hours, remove the orange peel, add olives and cook for 30 more minutes.

Remove the thyme and bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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