Pot Au Feu Recipe

Name: Pot Au Feu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 cups cold water; 2 pound soup bones, well rinsed; 3 pounds marrow bones, trimmed of fat and meat; 4 ounces ice water; 3 pounds stewing beef, cut into 2 by 1 by 1-inch strips; Bouquet Garni (1 bay leaf, 4 stalks parsley, 1 (3-inch) piece celery); 1 turnip, blanched, roughly sliced; 4 carrots, roughly sliced; 8 ounces leeks, roughly sliced; 1 pound potatoes, roughly sliced; 2 medium onions; 2 cloves; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons freshly ground salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 small cabbage head, sliced into wedges; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Servings: persons

16 cups cold water
2 pound soup bones, well rinsed
3 pounds marrow bones, trimmed of fat and meat
4 ounces ice water
3 pounds stewing beef, cut into 2 by 1 by 1-inch strips
Bouquet Garni (1 bay leaf, 4 stalks parsley, 1 (3-inch) piece celery)
1 turnip, blanched, roughly sliced
4 carrots, roughly sliced
8 ounces leeks, roughly sliced
1 pound potatoes, roughly sliced
2 medium onions
2 cloves
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons freshly ground salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small cabbage head, sliced into wedges
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1
Bring water to boil in large pot.
2
Add soup and marrow bones and simmer 3 hours, skimming frequently, adding ice water occasionally to aid skimming.
3
Add beef and herbs and simmer 1 more hour.
4
Remove bones and discard.
5
Boil stock and add the turnip, carrots, leeks and potatoes.
6
Pierce onions with cloves and add to pot.
7
Skewer garlic clove with pick and add to pot.
8
Add salt and pepper and let cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
9
Add cabbage and coriander; cook 20 minutes.
10
Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 cups cold water, 2 pound soup bones, well rinsed, 3 pounds marrow bones, trimmed of fat and meat, 4 ounces ice water, and more.

Yes, Pot Au Feu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pot Au Feu

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