French onion beef stew warms your soul with flavor!
French onion beef stew is a comforting dish that combines rich, hearty beef with sweet, caramelized onions, creating a symphony of flavors that warms the soul.
- Author: Admin
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2.5 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 pounds of beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced (preferably yellow onions)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 1 cup of dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sauté the onions in olive oil and butter until golden brown (20-25 minutes).
- Brown the beef cubes in the pot (5-7 minutes).
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits (5 minutes).
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
Notes
- Use grass-fed beef for richer flavor.
- Feel free to add optional ingredients like mushrooms, carrots, or peas.
- Let the stew rest for 30 minutes before serving for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: 5-7 g
- Sodium: 600-800 mg
- Fat: 15-20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5-7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 30-35 g
- Cholesterol: 80-100 mg
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