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Beef fondue with red wine broth and potatoes

Beef fondue is a hands-on meal where everyone cooks thin beef slices at the table in a simmering red wine broth. For 4 people, it takes 40 minutes, easy difficulty, around €4.30 per person. The key to success is keeping the broth gently simmering and drying the beef well before dipping it in.

Tonight, we cook the beef right at the table in a red wine broth, it's beef fondue bourguignonne style.

Beef fondue with red wine broth and potatoes
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€4.30
Calories per person
620 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter
The kids
They generally like it

This beef fondue swaps oil for a red wine broth, lighter on the palate and fragrant with shallots and bouquet garni. The beef, dipped for just a few seconds, stays tender, and the broth, simmered down earlier, picks up flavor you taste in every dipped bite. Plain boiled potatoes bring a simple side that balances out the rich sauces.

It's a great choice when you have people around the table, a winter Sunday or a night with friends, since the whole meal happens together over the simmering pot. Kids love spearing their own meat and picking a sauce, mayonnaise or mustard, which also makes it an easy family dinner with barely any kitchen work.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Beef (rump or chuck), thinly sliced 700 g

Pantry

  • Red wine 50 cl
  • Beef brothoften in the pantry 50 cl
  • Mayonnaise 4 tbsp
  • Mustard 2 tbsp
  • Pickles 8
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Shallots 3
  • Bouquet garni 1
  • Potatoes 900 g

Allergens Mustard, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water and keep them warm. 20 min

    Leave them in the hot water off the heat, they'll stay warm.

  2. Bring the wine, broth, sliced shallots, and bouquet garni to a simmer in the fondue pot. 15 min

    Let it reduce a bit to concentrate the flavors.

  3. Arrange the beef in a fan shape on a platter, and set out the sauces and pickles.

    A peppercorn sauce and an herb sauce are also great options.

  4. Place the fondue pot on the burner at the center of the table.

    The broth should stay simmering throughout the meal.

  5. Everyone spears their own beef and dips it in the broth for a few seconds, then enjoys it with the sauces.

    Save the broth to drink at the end, it's really good.

Our tips to get it right

  • Slice the beef thin and even, it cooks faster and more evenly once dipped in the broth.
  • Set out two or three different sauces alongside the mayonnaise and mustard, it changes up the meal without extra cooking.
  • Taste the broth before bringing it to the table and adjust the salt, since the wine and beef broth are already fairly salty.

The variations

  • Swap the beef for thin strips of chicken breast or turkey for a milder version that kids tend to prefer.
  • For a vegetarian version, use a red wine vegetable broth and offer mushrooms, firm tofu, and diced potatoes to dip.
  • For a quicker dinner, swap the boiled potatoes for pan fried potatoes or homemade mashed potatoes.

What to serve it with

  • A well dressed green salad
  • Crusty bread for the broth
  • A light red wine similar to the one in the broth

Storage

Raw beef keeps for one day in the fridge before cooking, tightly wrapped. The cooked broth keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container and reheats gently on the stove. Mayonnaise based sauces don't freeze well.

Questions about this dish

Can I make the broth ahead of time?

Yes, make the red wine broth the day before and reheat it just before setting it on the burner. The shallots and bouquet garni will even have more time to infuse their flavor.

What red wine works best for the broth?

A simple, not too tannic red wine is all you need, there's no reason to use an expensive bottle. Any red wine you'd happily drink at the table will work well in the broth.

How do I keep the broth from cooling down too fast?

Pat the beef slices dry before dipping them, since moisture lowers the broth's temperature. Also keep the burner lit continuously throughout the meal.

Is beef fondue a good option for kids?

Yes, kids usually enjoy spearing their own meat and picking their favorite sauce. Just keep an eye on dipping times and make sure they don't touch the hot pot.

How long does it take to make a beef fondue with red wine broth and potatoes?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a beef fondue with red wine broth and potatoes?

About 620 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a beef fondue with red wine broth and potatoes cost?

About €4.30 per serving, or €17.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains mustard, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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