Pot-au-feu
Beef and vegetables simmered in one pot, served as a clear broth and a platter with mustard and gherkins.
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.66 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the beef, onion, bay, peppercorns and water in a large pot. Bring to the boil and skim off the foam.
- 2
Simmer gently with the lid ajar for 2 hours.
120 min - 3
Add the carrots, leeks, turnips and celery and simmer 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Add the potatoes and cook for 25 minutes more until all the vegetables are tender.
25 min - 5
Lift out the meat and vegetables. Slice the beef and arrange on a platter with the vegetables.
- 6
Season the broth well and serve it in bowls first, then the beef with mustard and gherkins.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.