Description
French Onion Beef Stew is a comforting and hearty meal that features caramelized onions, tender beef, and Gruyère cheese, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Baguette or crusty bread, for topping
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized, about 30–40 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- In another pot, brown the beef chunks over medium-high heat, then transfer to the onion mixture.
- Pour in beef broth, red wine, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Serve stew in bowls topped with slices of baguette and Gruyère cheese. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Caramelize onions well for deep flavor; don’t rush.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months. Reheat on stovetop or microwave with a little water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Simmer, Bake
- Cuisine: French