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Classic Bull Stew with Rich Red Wine Sauce

Classic bull stew slow cooked in rich red wine sauce for tender, flavorful comfort food.

Classic Bull Stew with Rich Red Wine Sauce

Discover a classic bull stew recipe with rich red wine sauce. Slow cooked for tender meat and deep flavors, perfect for hearty comfort food lovers.

Recipe Details

Prep time
20m
Cook time
3h
Rest time
0s
Total time
3h 20m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 250 g bull meat cubes
  • 80 g carrot peeled and sliced
  • 60 g onion diced
  • 40 g celery stalk diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 15 g tomato paste
  • 150 ml dry red wine
  • 200 ml beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 piece fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 piece bay leaf dried
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

French

Instructions

  1. Pat bull meat cubes dry with paper towels.
  2. Season bull meat cubes with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add bull meat cubes in batches and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
  5. Remove browned meat and set aside.
  6. Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot.
  7. Cook vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Sprinkle all purpose flour over vegetables and stir well to coat.
  9. Cook flour for 1 minute to remove raw taste.
  10. For in dry red wine and stir to deglaze the pot, scraping browned bits from bottom.
  11. Add beef broth, tomato paste, browned bull meat cubes, fresh thyme sprig, and bay leaf.
  12. Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  13. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 hours until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
  14. Remove thyme sprig and bay leaf before serving.

Tips

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for even cooking.
  • Brown meat in batches to avoid steaming and ensure good color.
  • Simmer gently to keep meat tender and sauce rich.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end of cooking.

Serving Suggestions

  • mashed potatoes
  • crusty bread
  • steamed green beans
  • roasted root vegetables

Enjoy this classic bull stew with rich red wine sauce as a hearty, comforting meal perfect for chilly days.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 4
  • Carbohydrates (g): 4
  • Protein (g): 15
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1

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