Description
Indulge in the warm and hearty flavors of French Onion Beef Stew, a delightful blend that marries the rich essence of tender beef with the sweet notes of caramelized onions. Topped with crusty bread and melted cheese, this comforting dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Each spoonful provides a satisfying depth of flavor that will leave you coming back for more. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice cooks can create this culinary masterpiece. Enjoy it on chilly evenings or serve it to impress guests at special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chuck steak, cubed
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil, or as needed
- ½ cup dry grape juice, divided
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 large onions, thinly sliced
- large pinch salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp tomato paste, optional
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 white baguette, sliced
- olive oil as needed, to brush on the bread
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, or as needed
- 1 ½ cups Gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ tbsp fresh thyme, to garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prepare your ingredients by cubing the chuck steak and slicing the onions.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the seasoned beef in batches and set aside.
- Add butter to the same pot and caramelize onions with a pinch of salt for 20-30 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, thyme, garlic, grape juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and flour; cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add browned beef back to the pot along with beef broth and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 90 minutes until beef is tender.
- Preheat broiler; brush baguette slices with olive oil and spread Dijon mustard before topping with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve stew topped with cheesy bread slices and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Dutch Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg