Description
A heartwarming French Onion Beef Stew topped with cheesy bread that brings comfort and joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 loaf crusty bread (baguette or sourdough), sliced
- 2 cups Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice your onions thinly and chop the beef into bite-sized chunks.
- Sauté the onions: In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and cook onions until caramelized.
- Brown the beef: Push onions to the side, add more oil if necessary, and brown the beef on all sides.
- Add garlic and deglaze: Stir in minced garlic, then pour in the red wine and scrape the pot bottom.
- Create the stew: Add broth, herbs, and any additional vegetables, then simmer and cover.
- Simmer the stew: Reduce heat and cook for at least an hour until beef is tender.
- Prepare the topping: Preheat the oven, arrange sliced bread on a baking sheet, and top with cheese.
- Finish cooking: Spoon stew into bowls or keep in pot, top with cheesy bread, and bake until golden.
- Serve and enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy the warmth of this comforting dish.
Notes
For a plant-based option, use lentils or mushrooms instead of beef. Feel free to mix in additional vegetables for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef stew, French onion, comfort food, cheesy bread topping, hearty meal