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French Onion Beef Stew With Cheesy Bread Topping

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1 kg (2.2 lb) beef chuck or stew meat, cut into cubes

3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

3 tbsp butter

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp flour

1 tbsp tomato paste

4 cups (1 L) beef broth

1 cup dry red wine (optional but adds flavor)

2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

1 bay leaf

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 baguette, sliced into thick rounds

1 ½ cups grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese (or mozzarella if preferred)

1 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting)

Caramelize the onions: In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until they become soft, golden, and sweet.
Brown the beef: In a separate pan, season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear it on all sides until nicely browned, then add it to the pot with onions.
Build the stew: Stir in flour and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes. Pour in red wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. Cover and let it cook gently for 1½–2 hours, until beef is tender and broth thickens.
Prepare the cheesy bread topping: Toast the baguette slices lightly. Top each with grated cheese and broil (or bake) until melted and bubbly.
Serve: Ladle hot stew into bowls. Float the cheesy bread on top (like French onion soup). Sprinkle a little extra thyme or cheese if you'd like.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Stew

Cuisine🇫🇷French

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

Created 37 weeks ago

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