Description
Indulge in a rich and flavorful French-style beef stew, simmered to perfection with red wine, bacon, and an array of vegetables. This hearty dish is sure to warm your soul on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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
- Brown the Meat: In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, then brown beef in batches. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened. Add tomato paste and flour, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in red wine and beef stock, add bay leaf and thyme. Return beef and bacon to the pot, simmer for 2 hours.
- Finish the Stew: Sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in butter and oil until golden. Add to the stew, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Serve: Discard bay leaf and thyme sprigs before serving. Enjoy this comforting dish hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- You can customize the vegetables and herbs to suit your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg