Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of French Onion Beef Stew, a heartwarming dish that marries tender beef with sweet caramelized onions and a delightful cheese topping. Perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings, this stew will impress your family and friends alike. Rich in flavor, it boasts a delightful texture that will leave everyone craving more. The added crusty bread makes it an ideal choice for dipping, creating a cozy meal experience that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chuck steak, cubed
- 5 large onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ cups Gruyere cheese, grated
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Thinly slice onions, cube beef, and mince garlic.
- Sear beef: In a pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper; sear until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- Caramelize onions: Add butter to the pot with onions and cook over medium heat with salt and brown sugar until golden brown (about 25–30 minutes).
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for an additional minute. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and flour.
- Deglaze: Pour in half of the dry grape juice; scrape the pot's bottom while simmering.
- Combine: Return beef to the pot with remaining grape juice, broth, bay leaves, and adjust seasoning as needed; bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: Lower heat to low; partially cover and simmer for about 90 minutes until beef is tender.
- Prepare topping: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice baguette and brush with olive oil; toast until golden brown.
- Assemble: Ladle stew into bowls; spread Dijon mustard on baguette slices topped with cheese.
- Broil: Place bowls under the broiler until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot: Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg