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French Beef Stew

French Beef Stew: A Cozy Classic for Warm Nights

This French Beef Stew is a comforting dish made with tender beef, pearl onions, and carrots, perfect for warm nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast can substitute with brisket
  • 1 cup Red Wine dry red, preferably Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
  • 2 cups Pearl Onions or shallots
  • 3 medium Carrots chopped uniformly
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or thyme as substitute
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the beef in a hot Dutch oven with oil for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  2. Sauté pearl onions and carrots for 5 minutes, add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Deglaze with red wine, simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Combine beef and broth, boil then simmer covered for 2 to 2.5 hours.
  5. Stir in parsley, season, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, let the stew sit overnight in the fridge before reheating. Can be made in a slow cooker for a hands-off approach.

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