Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of a classic French Beef Stew with Mushrooms, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This hearty stew features tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection with rich mushrooms, aromatic vegetables, and a savory broth, creating an inviting meal that is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. The blend of flavors deepens with each simmer, making this dish even better the next day. Serve it alongside crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a satisfying and complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 lb mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, carrots, and garlic; cut the beef into chunks.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season the beef with salt and pepper and brown in batches until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat them.
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with juices; stir in tomato paste and cover with beef broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours.
- Heat additional olive oil in a separate pan; sauté mushrooms until golden brown before adding them to the stew in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg