French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping
Experience the warmth and comfort of French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping, a gourmet delight that promises to become a family favorite. This hearty stew features tender beef simmered to perfection with sweet caramelized onions, creating a rich flavor profile that warms the soul. Topped with gooey melted cheese over crusty bread, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with loved ones. Easy to prepare and impressive in presentation, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 5 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 white baguette, sliced
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Olive oil for cooking and brushing
Instructions
- Sear seasoned beef cubes in a Dutch oven until browned; set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and caramelize sliced onions with brown sugar until golden.
- Add minced garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, then gradually pour in broth while scraping up bits from the pot.
- Return beef to pot with bay leaves; simmer gently.
- Once tender, toast baguette slices brushed with olive oil in the oven.
- Assemble by spreading Dijon mustard on bread, topping with cheese, and broiling until bubbly.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with cheesy bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg