Description
A warm, comforting beef stew with caramelized onions and a crispy, cheesy bread topping, perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil (as needed)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups (620 ml) beef broth or stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 white baguette, sliced
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) shredded Gruyère cheese
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tbsp fresh thyme, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Peel and thinly slice the onions while keeping the root ends intact.
- Brown the Beef: Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in olive oil in a Dutch oven.
- Cook the Onions: Lower heat and add butter to the pot, then add the onions and brown sugar. Cook until golden brown.
- Combine Ingredients: Add garlic and thyme. Stir in flour, then add tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add Broth and Beef: Stir in beef broth and return browned beef to the pot with bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
- Bake the Stew: Cover and transfer to a preheated oven at 320°F (160°C) for 1½ hours until beef is tender.
- Prep the Cheesy Bread Topping: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), brush baguette slices with olive oil, and toast until golden.
- Assemble the Stew: Spread Dijon mustard on toasted baguette slices, top with cheese, and ladle hot stew into bowls.
- Broil for Perfection: Broil bowls for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and is golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like carrots or potatoes for extra nutrients. Adjust the seasoning for personal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg