Daube de Boeuf Seychellois
A rich and flavorful beef stew, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and a hint of rum, showcasing the Creole influence on Seychellois cuisine.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Beef chuck(cut into 5cm cubes)
- 2 large Onions(chopped)
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 medium Carrots(peeled and roughly chopped)
- 2 stalks Celery stalks(roughly chopped)
- 400 g Tomatoes(chopped)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 250 ml Red wine
- 500 ml Beef broth
- 50 ml Dark rum
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 3 sprigs Thyme sprigs
- 3 whole Cloves
- 1 small Cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- for garnish Fresh parsley(chopped)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove beef and set aside.
- 3
Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have broken down.
- 5
Pour in the red wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- 6
Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, dark rum, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer it to a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F). Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 8
Add the chopped carrots and celery to the pot during the last hour of cooking.
- 9
Once the beef is tender, remove the bay leaves, thyme sprigs, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. This dish is excellent served with rice or crusty bread.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a deeper flavor, marinate the beef in red wine and aromatics overnight.
- ✓Ensure the beef is well-browned for maximum flavor.
- ✓Adjust the amount of rum to your preference.
🔄 Variations
- Add potatoes along with the carrots and celery.
- Incorporate a pinch of chili flakes for a touch of heat.