Description
Rich, comforting, and loaded with tender beef and vegetables, this French-Style Beef Stew is your go-to recipe for cozy nights and hearty meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 4 medium Carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 large Yellow Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Dredge beef chunks in flour. Sear in batches with olive oil until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot for 5 minutes until soft.
- Deglaze with a bit of broth, stir in tomato paste, and cook until darkened.
- Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and remaining broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2.5 to 3 hours until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme. Stir in butter just before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
- Let the stew rest before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: French beef stew, cozy stew, comfort food, classic French recipe, beef chuck stew