French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew
Experience the heartwarming taste of our French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew, a delightful blend of tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this comforting dish simmers to perfection, filling your home with rich, savory aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Brown the beef chunks in batches for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Return the browned beef to the pot and add mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, broth, and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg