Pot-au-feu, one of France's most iconic dishes, is a simple, slow-cooked stew of tender beef, root vegetables ... marrow bones, and a bouquet garni, then removes it from the pot and cooks parsnips ...

This beloved French stew ... and beef is seared to develop a deep, caramelized crust. Then comes the red wine—traditionally a full-bodied Burgundy—which simmers with tomato paste, bouquet ...