Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of French Onion Beef Stew, a delightful fusion of tender beef and caramelized onions that brings comfort to any table. This dish marries the rich essence of a classic beef stew with the sweetness of slow-cooked onions, all crowned with a golden, cheesy topping that elevates it to gourmet status. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make stew is sure to impress both family and friends. With straightforward preparation steps and versatile serving options, you’ll find it quickly becoming a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chuck steak, cubed
- 5 large onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ cups Gruyere cheese, grated
- Olive oil, as needed
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Cube the chuck steak and slice the onions thinly. Mince the garlic.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Remove beef and caramelize onions with butter over low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute; then mix in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, flour, and half of the broth.
- Return beef to pot along with remaining broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for one hour.
- Preheat broiler; brush baguette slices with olive oil and place them on top of stew.
- Top with Gruyere and Parmesan cheese; broil until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg