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Cozy French Onion Beef Stew

Tender beef chunks slow-cooked with caramelized onions, herbs, and rich beef broth for a hearty French onion-inspired stew.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 4 Onions large, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 cup Red Wine optional
  • 2 tsp Thyme fresh or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • Optional Garnish Fresh parsley or thyme sprigs

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same pot. Add onions and cook 20–25 minutes until caramelized. Add garlic in last 2 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle flour over onions and stir 1–2 minutes. Gradually add beef broth and red wine, stirring constantly.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Add thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cover and simmer on low for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Remove bay leaf, serve in bowls, and garnish with parsley or thyme.

Notes

Stew tastes even better the next day. Can freeze for up to 2 months.