Fat-Free Red Wine Beef Fondue
A light and elegant fondue where tender beef fillet cubes cook gently in a fragrant red wine broth with garlic and onion. A convivial and festive dish perfect for sharing with friends and family.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 300 g beef tenderloin, cut into cubes, per person
- 1 bottle dry red wine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- Salt to taste
- 1 drizzle of olive oil
- Crusty bread and dipping sauces to serve
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Directions
- 1
Cut the beef tenderloin into even 2 cm cubes. Season with salt only and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 2
In a saucepan, sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic in a drizzle of olive oil until golden and fragrant.
- 3
Pour in the red wine and add the beef bouillon cubes. Stir and bring to a boil.
- 4
Once boiling, carefully transfer the broth to the fondue pot set over its burner. Keep the liquid at a steady simmer throughout the meal.
- 5
Skewer the beef cubes on fondue forks and cook them in the hot broth for 1 to 3 minutes depending on desired doneness.
- 6
Serve with sliced crusty bread and a selection of sauces such as aioli, whole grain mustard, or horseradish sauce.
💡 Chef's Tip
Add a bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley) and a few peppercorns to the broth for extra depth. Use a wine you would enjoy drinking — its quality directly affects the flavor of the broth.
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