Beef Stew Provençal

The flavor of Provence is all in the herbs—anise, fennel, thyme, lavender, and rosemary—and, of course, the garlic, lots of garlic. This straightforward beef stew is brought to life with those ingredients. You are familiar with the drill: flour and season the beef, brown it, brown some vegetables, add broth, and simmer till it’s done. But what a difference the nod to Provence makes. Your idea of beef stew will be forever transformed.