Daube de Boeuf

Name: Daube de Boeuf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mauritian
Ingredients: 1kg beef chuck, cubed; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 2 onions, diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 thumb ginger, grated; 4 cloves; 2 star anise; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and black pepper; 500ml water; 2 potatoes, quartered

Daube (DOHB duh BUFF)

Mauritian Beef Stew

⏱ Prep Time 2 hours

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 502 kcal

Tender beef chunks braised with tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and cloves until the sauce is rich and thick, a Creole take on the French classic.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 40.0g

Carbs 18.0g

Fat 30.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

Dutch oven or heavy pot wooden spoon knife

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep serving bowl

Garnishes: fresh thyme, cracked pepper

Accompaniments: steamed white rice, achards, bread

Ingredients

1kg beef chuck, cubed
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb ginger, grated
4 cloves
2 star anise
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and black pepper
500ml water
2 potatoes, quartered

Instructions

1
Season beef cubes generously with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger. Let marinate for thirty minutes.
2
Heat oil in a heavy pot over high heat and sear beef in batches until deeply browned on all sides.
3
Add onions and cook until softened. Add tomatoes, soy sauce, cloves, star anise, and thyme.
4
Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a very low simmer. Cover and cook for one hour.
5
Add potato quarters and continue cooking for another thirty minutes until beef is fork-tender and sauce is thick.
6
Remove star anise and cloves before serving hot over steamed rice.

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Did You Know?

The Mauritian daube uses soy sauce alongside French herbs, perfectly illustrating the island's fusion of culinary traditions.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Dutch oven or heavy pot
wooden spoon
knife

Garnishing

fresh thyme, cracked pepper

Accompaniments

steamed white rice, achards, bread

The Story Behind Daube de Boeuf

Daube de boeuf is the Mauritian interpretation of the classic French braised beef dish, transformed by the addition of Asian aromatics like ginger, soy sauce, and star anise. This fusion occurred naturally as French settlers, Indian laborers, and Chinese traders shared their kitchens and pantries. The result is a stew that is neither purely French nor Asian but unmistakably Mauritian, embodying the cultural blending that defines the island.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed sunday lunch, special occasions 📜 Origins: French colonial adaptation

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