Beef Daube Provençal

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.Step 2
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a small Dutch oven over low heat.
3. 3
   Add garlic to pan; cook for 5 minutes or until garlic is fragrant, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Remove garlic with a slotted spoon; set aside. Increase heat to medium-high.
5. 5
   Add beef to pan.
6. 6
   Sprinkle beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook 5 minutes, browning on all sides.
7. 7
   Remove beef from pan.
8. 8
   Add wine to pan, and bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
9. 9
   Add garlic, beef, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, carrot, and next 8 ingredients (through bay leaf) to pan; bring to a boil.Step 3Cover and bake at 300° for 2 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Discard bay leaf.
10. 10
    Serve over noodles.
11. 11
    Garnish with chopped fresh thyme, if desired.Step 4Note: To make in a slow cooker, prepare through Step
12. 12
    Place beef mixture in an electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours.Step 5Wine note: This satisfying beef stew deserves a rich, earthy, and soulful wine--one with a soft, thick texture.