This delicious Daube de boeuf recipe is the perfect meal for toddlers. Easy to make, full of flavour and packed with hearty ingredients, this one-pot-wonder is sure to become a hit with your little one! Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a little bit of crusty bread. Not only yummy but healthy too, this is a great way to introduce your toddler to the flavours of France. Toddler Recipes Australia is here to make family-friendly meal plans easier.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: daube, beef, braised
• Calories: 520
• Protein: 48g
• Carbs: 14g
• Fats: 25g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30ml) of olive oil, plus extra for later
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 500g stewing beef cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup (240ml) beef stock
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the carrots and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Add the beef cubes and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the tomato paste, beef stock, brandy, bay leaves, thyme, mustard, red wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
7. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Grease a large baking dish with some extra olive oil.
9. Transfer the beef mixture to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake in the oven for 1.5–2 hours, or until the beef is tender and cooked through.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Picky kid joke: What did one carrot say to the other carrot? Nothing, they were in a stew!

Recommended Sides

• Mashed potatoes
• Roasted vegetables
• Fresh green salad