Description
A heartwarming French onion beef stew topped with crispy, cheesy bread that brings loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 3 large sweet onions, sliced
- 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced onions for about 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Push the onions and mushrooms to the side, add cubed beef chuck, and sear on all sides for 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and add thyme and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release fond.
- Cover and simmer on low for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- About 10 minutes before serving, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Once beef is tender, add sliced carrots and simmer uncovered for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare cheesy topping by placing sliced baguette in a baking dish and topping with grated cheese.
- Toast in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve the stew in bowls topped with cheesy bread.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability, such as using beef brisket for a different texture or mixing different types of cheese for the topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, comfort food, family recipe, French cuisine, hearty meals