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Sabrina Hermes

Hearty French-Style Beef Stew: Warm Up Your Dinner Table!

A hearty and flavorful French-style beef stew that warms up your dinner table with tender beef and rich vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, then stir in the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally.
  6. Once the stew is done, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Add potatoes or parsnips for extra heartiness, adjusting the cooking time as needed to ensure they are tender.

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