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French Onion Beef Stew – Deeply Savory, Hearty, and Slow-Simmered

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A rich, comforting stew of tender beef, caramelized onions, potatoes, and carrots — simmered in a savory broth and optionally topped with melty Gruyère cheese for a French onion twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2–2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1½” cubes

  • Salt and pepper

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 4–5 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional)

  • ¾ cup dry white wine or sherry

  • 4 cups beef broth

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)

  • 3 cups Yukon gold potatoes, chopped

  • 2 cups carrots, sliced

  • Gruyère cheese and toasted baguette (optional)

Instructions

  • Sear seasoned beef in oil until browned. Set aside.

  • Caramelize onions in butter with sugar until deeply golden, 35–40 mins.

  • Add garlic and tomato paste. Deglaze with wine.

  • Return beef, add broth, Worcestershire, herbs. Simmer 1½–2 hours.

  • Add potatoes and carrots. Simmer 30–40 more mins until tender.

  • Adjust seasoning. Serve with cheese toast if desired.

Notes

  • Slow cooker friendly

  • Can be made a day ahead

  • Add mushrooms or parsnips for variety

Find it online: https://savoryproteinstudio.com/french-onion-beef-stew-deeply-savory-hearty-and-slow-simmered/