Provincial Beef Stew

A French-style beef stew with herbs de Provence, wine, and vegetables. Slow-cooked for deep, aromatic flavor—ideal for Sunday dinners or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds blade roast, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 orange peel, cut into strips 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 large carrots, sliced diagonally 2 cups fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups pickled pearl onions, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta