French Boiled Dinner Recipe

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.





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