Description
A heartwarming French onion beef stew topped with cheesy bread, perfect for family gatherings and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crusty French baguette, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions by melting butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt, cooking until caramelized, about 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the onions and set aside. In the same pot, brown the beef pieces in batches, adding more butter if necessary.
- Add garlic after the beef is browned and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with wine or broth, scraping the flavorful bits from the bottom.
- Combine the caramelized onions, broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking for at least two hours.
- Prepare the topping by layering cheese on the sliced bread and placing it under the broiler until bubbly.
- Serve hot, topped with cheesy bread and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian variation, consider using mushrooms instead of beef. Ensure to let the stew cool before storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: French onion stew, beef stew, comfort food, cheesy bread topping, family recipe