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French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping

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French onion beef stew with cheesy bread topping is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Combining the rich depth of French onion soup with the heartiness of beef stew and a golden layer of cheese-topped bread, it’s a cozy, rustic one-pot meal that’s utterly satisfying.

Ingredients

  • Boneless beef chuck (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • Yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Beef broth
  • Dry white wine or red wine (optional)
  • Fresh thyme
  • Bay leaf
  • Flour (for thickening)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Baguette or crusty bread slices
  • Gruyère or Swiss cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown in batches in olive oil in a Dutch oven. Set aside.
  2. Add butter and onions to the same pot. Cook over medium heat for 30–40 minutes, stirring often, until deeply caramelized.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Deglaze with wine, scraping up browned bits. Return beef to the pot along with broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is fork-tender and flavors meld.
  6. Toast baguette slices, top with shredded Gruyère, and broil until bubbly and golden.
  7. Ladle stew into bowls and top each with cheesy bread just before serving.

Notes

  • Add mushrooms for extra umami.
  • Use balsamic vinegar or sherry for added depth and sweetness.
  • Swap Gruyère for provolone or sharp cheddar.
  • Use cornstarch and gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version.

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