| french Boiled Dinner (pot Au Feu) pot Au Feu Means "pot In The Fire." 1 1/2 Pounds Beef Boneless Chuck Roast 1 Marrow Bone (optional) 8 Black Peppercorns 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves 1 Bay Leaf 4 Cups Water 1 1/2 Pounds Chicken Drumsticks 10 To 12 Small Carrots 10 To 12 Small Onions Or 3 Large Onions, Cut Into Fourths 3 Medium Turnips, Cut Into Fourths 4 Stalks Celery, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces 3/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper place Beef, Marrow Bone, Peppercorns, 1 Teaspoon Salt, Thyme And Bay Leaf In Dutch Oven. Add Water. Heat To Boiling; Reduce Heat. Cover And Simmer 1 Hour. Add Chicken; Cover And Simmer 1 Hour Longer. add Carrots, Onions, Turnips And Celery; Sprinkle With 3/4 Teaspoon Salt And Pepper. Cover And Simmer Until Beef And Vegetables Are Tender, About 45 Minutes. remove Chicken And Vegetables To Warm Platter; Slice Beef. Strain Broth; Serve In Soup Bowls As A First Course. yields 10 To 12 Servings. |