PrintFrench Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread
A cozy winter stew with caramelized onions, tender beef, and a Gruyère-topped bread lid, perfect for cold weather meals.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven. Add onions and cook until caramelized.
- Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Stir in garlic, flour, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place baguette slices on top of the stew, sprinkle with Gruyère, and bake until cheese melts.
Notes
- Make ahead: Stew can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Serve with mashed potatoes for extra comfort.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg