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Pot-au-feu, traditional French beef stew with vegetables
Classic French Pot-au-feu with beef shank and root vegetables

Classic French Pot-au-Feu

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Soups
Pot-au-feu (literally 'pot on the fire') is more than a soup; it's a complete meal and a cornerstone of French cuisine. The secret lies in a very slow simmer, never a boil. This transforms tough cuts of beef into meltingly tender meat and creates a rich, full-bodied broth infused with bone marrow and vegetables.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 4 hrs
⌛ Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large stockpot (at least 5 quarts)
  • Skimmer or slotted spoon

Instructions

1 ✓

Place the meat in cold water and slowly bring to a boil. Skim off any grey foam that rises to the surface.

Tip: Removing the foam (coagulated proteins) ensures a clean flavor and clear broth.
2 ✓

Add the aromatics: charred onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, and leek greens. Simmer on the lowest heat setting for 3 hours.

Tip: Collagen needs time and gentle heat to convert to gelatin. This makes tough meat tender.
3 ✓

Add the prepared vegetables (carrots, celery, potatoes, leek whites). Cook for another 30-40 minutes until everything is tender.

Tip: Adding vegetables too early would turn them to mush before the meat is ready.
4 ✓

Serving: Serve the broth in bowls first. Then serve the meat and vegetables on a platter with coarse salt, cornichons, and Dijon mustard.

Tip: Spread the marrow from the bones onto toasted bread for a traditional treat.

Recipe FAQ

The broth is cloudy.
You let it boil vigorously. Large bubbles break down fats and proteins, emulsifying them. Keep it at a gentle simmer (tiny bubbles) for a crystal-clear broth.

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lbs Beef Cuts (Shank, Short Ribs, Chuck - bone-in)
  • 4 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Leeks
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 4 medium Potatoes
  • 1 whole Onion (unpeeled, halved and charred)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 tsp Whole Black Peppercorns
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3 quarts Cold Water