French Onion Stew
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just over an hour, yet tastes like you've been cooking all day. There's something magical about caramelizing those onions with butter and red wine that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible. Beef is packed with iron and B vitamins that help with energy and muscle health, so you're getting real nutrition alongside comfort food. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients on hand already, and the whole thing is surprisingly budget friendly. Let me walk you through how to make it.
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Ingredients
- 500beef
- 800 gonions
- 250 Lred wine
- 500 Lbeef broth
- 100 gbutter
- 20 gall-purpose flour(Use for thickening)
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gblack pepper
- 2 nullfresh thyme
- 2 nullfresh rosemary
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Instructions
- 1
Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Tip: Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even heat distribution
- 2
Add sliced onions and cook until dark brown, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Be patient for the best flavor
- 3
Add beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces.
Tip: Don't overcook the beef
- 4
Add red wine, beef broth, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Tip: Use a whisk for a smooth mixture
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Tip: Skim off any excess fat
- 6
Add fresh thyme and rosemary, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Tip: Adjust seasoning to taste
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme and rosemary if desired.
Tip: Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal
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