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French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping

Savory French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping Delight

Experience indulgence with this French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Cheesy Bread Topping, comfort food, dinner, French Onion Beef Stew, Slow Cook, Winter Recipes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Baking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients

For the Stew

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 4 large onions thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth homemade preferred
  • 1 cup dry red wine use a wine you enjoy drinking
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or dried herbs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for browning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For the Topping

  • 1 loaf crusty bread sliced
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cooking Steps

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and brown the beef cubes for 4–5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, add sliced onions, and cook for 20–25 minutes until caramelized. Add garlic in the last 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pot with wine, scraping the bottom, and let simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  • Add browned beef, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice bread and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning. Ladle stew into bowls or keep in pot.
  • Place bread on top of the stew, sprinkle with Gruyère and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

This stew can be prepared ahead of time and reheated, and it tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg