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French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping

French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping Bliss

This French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping is a warm, hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course One-Pot Meals
Cuisine French
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

For the Stew

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 4 large onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth homemade preferred
  • 1 cup dry red wine quality wine to enjoy drinking
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

For the Cheesy Topping

  • 1 loaf crusty bread French or Italian
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Season the beef chuck cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 4-5 minutes.
  • In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for 20-25 minutes until caramelized. Add minced garlic in the last 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the red wine, scrape browned bits from the pot, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Return the browned beef, add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the crusty bread into thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Remove the bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and ladle the stew into oven-safe bowls.
  • Top the stew with sliced bread and sprinkle with Gruyère and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

This stew is a comforting meal, perfect for gatherings, and tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Cheesy Bread Topping, comfort food, cozy dinner, easy recipe, French Onion Beef Stew, hearty stew
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