Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of our French-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine and Vegetables. This hearty dish features tender beef chuck simmered alongside smoky bacon and a colorful array of vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious red wine sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this stew not only warms your soul but also impresses your guests with its deep flavors and rustic charm. With minimal prep time and simple steps, you can create a gourmet meal that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Experience the essence of classic French cuisine with this easy one-pot wonder!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, halved
- 12 pearl onions, peeled
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Brown beef cubes in the bacon fat until seared on all sides; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and carrots in the same pot until softened; add garlic and tomato paste for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add red wine, scraping up browned bits; then add beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, browned beef, and bacon back into the pot.
- Bring to a simmer and cover; transfer to the oven to bake for about 2.5 hours.
- In a separate skillet, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in butter and olive oil until golden; add to stew during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg