Beef & Carrot French Stew – Boeuf Aux Carottes

Beef French Stew – Can I get an amen

I have had an obsession with stews and soups lately. I love the nutrient density in a one-pot fashion. I always feel my healthiest when I incorporate soups and stews like this into my weekly diet, but this Beef and Carrot French stew, in particular, is so simple yet so flavorful. I know you are going to love it.

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Welcome back to the Table happy to have you all here! I am so happy to be sharing this amazing recipe with you all. If you are new here, it’s important you know my love for French recipes and French men. Just joking. My wonderful husband is French, so there is a lot of French influence in my home.

A lot of the influence is in the kitchen. So, gear up for this amazing and simple recipe.
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Hope you enjoy this recipe!! Happy eating!!

What Inspired this recipe??

Well, I actually got a cookbook from my mother-in-law, all in French, that has amazing French Recipes. So, I thought to myself, ‘I should do these recipes and translate them for you guys so you can make them too!

So, I flipped through the book, and the first one that stood out to me was this Beef and Carrot French Stew. I chose this one to do first because it looked simple and healthy. I will tell you, it is exactly that.
It is also a one-pot recipe. Can I get an amen? One-pot recipes are my absolute favorite; they make dinner so easy.

I hope you enjoy this one-pot, nutrient-rich dinner with your families!
The book is called: Cocotte – By Amandine Bernardi

What you will need for this Stew:

• Ghee or Quality Olive Oil – I use Kosterina Pure Greek Olive Oil, which I trust. Here is 15% if you’re interested in trying. I used Ghee for this recipe tho because I wanted to cook the beef on a higher temp.
• Crockpot – This is a slow-cooked recipe, and I would use a crockpot if I were you. I, of course, use Le Creuset, but Lodge is also a great choice and cheaper.
• Quality Salt – Depending on how salty the broth is or if you made it from scratch, you are going to want to add quality salt. I am obsessed with Celtic sea salt right now.
• Wooden Cooking Spoons – I like to use wooden spoons for most of my recipes but especially stews and soups.

Health Benefits of the Stew:

A carrot and beef stew with thyme, onions, broth, and grass-fed beef is not just delicious but packed with numerous health benefits:

Grass-Fed Beef Benefits

• Rich in Omega-3s: Contains higher levels of heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed beef, promoting brain health and reducing inflammation.
• High in Protein: Supports muscle growth, repair, and overall body function.
• Packed with Nutrients: Provides essential vitamins like B12, iron, and zinc, which are crucial for energy, immune health, and red blood cell production.

Carrot Benefits

• Loaded with Beta-Carotene: This antioxidant converts to Vitamin A, supporting eye health, immune function, and glowing skin.
• Rich in Fiber: Promotes healthy digestion and supports gut health.

Thyme Benefits

• Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Contains thymol, an antioxidant that helps reduce oxidative stress.
• Supports Digestion: Known for its ability to soothe digestive discomfort and support gut health.

Broth Benefits

• Hydration and Electrolytes: Broth replenishes the body with essential minerals like potassium and sodium.
• Gut Health: Contains collagen, which supports gut lining integrity and promotes skin elasticity.

The Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 800g or a little over 1.5lb of Grass Fed Beef Chunk Roast or Chunks
• 800g Carrots – I weighed my carrots, and it came out to 10, but in different shapes and sizes, I would do six large carrots or eight medium carrots
• 2 Small Onions
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Ghee)
• 1 Tbsp Flour
• 6-6.5 Cups of Beef Broth, Bone Broth, or whatever broth you have.
  (The recipe in the book called for 6.3 cups water and 1 cube of bouillon. So you can do that as well, but I think most of us in the US probably don’t have bouillon?)
• 2 Sprigs of Thyme – I used 6 Sprigs

Method:

1. First, take your olive oil or ghee and put two tablespoons in your Dutch oven. Heat over medium/high heat.
2. While your oil is heating up, cut up your beef chunk roast. Try to get as much of the big chunks of fat off.

3. When the oil or ghee is hot, add the beef chunks and seer on all sides.
4. While the beef is searing, chop up your two onions. It does not have to be super fine.

5. For the carrots, you don’t have to weigh them, but I wanted to. Take your carrots and peel them. (Save the skin for homemade, no-waste broth).
6. Chop them into decent size circles/cubes. (As pictured above).

7. Add the flour to the beef and stir. Then, add the onions and carrots to your seared beef and give it a stir.
8. Add your broth and then thyme. Mix well.

9. Bring your stew to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, place the lid on, and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours. Then turn off the heat and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
10. You are done! Eat it as is with fresh sourdough and butter. Some people like to eat it with noodles or rice.

I hope you loved this beef french stew recipe as much as my family and I did! I am excited to bring nutrient-dense recipes to you. It is my true passion to share health through food. It brings me insane joy. Let’s eat, drink, and be merry. Happy eating!!!

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Other Recipes To Try:

Raw Carrot Salad – For hormone health but also just because it is delicious.
French Garlic Soup – A simple and flavorful dish that nourishes your body.
Italian Meatball Soup – This is a must-try dish that will leave you wanting more.

Coq Au Vin Blanc – A French Recipe

Rougail Saucisse Recipe – A French Recipe