Description
French Beef Stew: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe That Will Warm Your Heart
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with additional beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, browning them on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the red wine and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine reduces slightly.
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the stew simmer gently for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
- If using, add sliced mushrooms during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Optional – to thicken, mix flour with a little cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the stew and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Let the stew sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg