Description
Hearty French Onion Pasta with Braised Beef and Caramelized Onions is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich flavors of traditional French onion soup with tender pasta and savory beef. This delightful dish features sweet caramelized onions and gooey gruyère cheese, creating an indulgent topping that elevates every bite. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this one-pot wonder encapsulates warmth and heartiness, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings. With straightforward steps and minimal hands-on time, you can impress your loved ones with a gourmet meal that feels both special and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup dry red grape juice
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 large sweet onions
- 8 ounces cavatappi or short pasta
- 8 ounces gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Season beef with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches.
- Deglaze the pot with grape juice, then add the beef back along with carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to the oven for 2–2½ hours until tender.
- Shred the beef and strain the braising liquid.
- In a skillet, caramelize onions in butter until deeply browned.
- Deglaze skillet with dry apple juice; add reserved braising liquid and pasta, cooking until al dente.
- Stir in shredded beef, top with gruyère cheese, and bake until melted.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg