Description
Indulge in the warmth of Hearty French Onion Pasta with Braised Beef & Caramelized Onions, a delightful fusion of classic French onion soup flavors and comforting pasta. This dish shines with tender braised beef, perfectly caramelized onions, and gooey gruyère cheese, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or special occasions. The one-pot preparation ensures that every bite is packed with rich flavor while keeping cleanup effortless. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad to elevate your dining experience.
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 pasta
- 8 ounces gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and bring beef stew meat to room temperature, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the seasoned beef on all sides. Set aside.
- Deglaze the pot with grape juice, scrape up browned bits, then add back the beef along with carrots, onions, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and braise in the oven for 2 – 2 ½ hours until tender.
- Shred the cooked beef and strain the braising liquid.
- In a skillet, caramelize sliced onions in butter until deeply browned; deglaze with dry apple juice.
- Combine braising liquid with fresh thyme and simmer before adding pasta; cook until al dente.
- Stir in shredded beef and top with gruyère cheese; bake until melted.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg