Description
A hearty and flavorful French-style beef stew made with tender beef, red wine, and aromatic vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, halved
- 12 pearl onions, peeled
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches in the bacon fat until well-seared. Remove and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots to the pot, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in red wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pot. Add beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, and browned beef with bacon. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer the pot to the oven. Cook for 2.5 hours, stirring halfway through.
- In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the mushrooms and pearl onions until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add the sautéed mushrooms and pearl onions to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove thyme and bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a full-bodied red wine.
- This stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors will deepen overnight.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French-Style Beef Stew, Red Wine, Hearty Stew, Beef Recipe