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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Lyonnaise Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Pots de Lyon — [Pot loh-nyoh]
Order I'd like the Pots de Lyon, please.
Locally Je voudrais les Pots de Lyon, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

A hearty stew with beef, vegetables, and red wine.

Why try it?

Pots de Lyon is a quintessential Lyon dish, showcasing the city's love for rich, flavorful meats. It embodies the warmth of gathering with family around traditional French kitchens.

How it tastes

Tender beef chunks simmer with root vegetables and aromatic herbs in a rich red wine broth, delivering a deeply savory experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the 19th century, Pots de Lyon was created by Lyonnais cooks for wealthy merchants. This dish symbolizes the blending of rustic ingredients and refined techniques.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef
  • 🥕 100 g carrots
  • 🥕 200 g potatoes
  • 🍷 200 ml red wine
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🌿 5 g thyme

Method

  1. 1 Brown the beef in a large pot.
  2. 2 Add sliced onions and cook until translucent.
  3. 3 Pour in red wine and add carrots, potatoes, and thyme.
  4. 4 Simmer until the beef is tender, approximately 30 minutes.

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