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French-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine and Vegetables Recipe

French-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine and Vegetables Recipe
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Indulge in the rich flavors of this French-style beef stew with red wine and vegetables. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening.

Ingredients

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Main Stew:

  • 2 lbs 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

Sautéed Vegetables:

  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms, halved
  • 12 pearl onions, peeled
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook Bacon: In a large Dutch oven, cook diced bacon until crispy. Set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  3. Brown Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in batches. Set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion and carrots to the pot, sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste.
  5. Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Deglaze Pot: Gradually stir in red wine, scraping the bottom. Add beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, and browned beef. Simmer.
  7. Cook in Oven: Cover and cook in the oven for 2.5 hours, stirring halfway through.
  8. Sauté Mushrooms: In a skillet, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions until golden.
  9. Combine and Season: Add sautéed vegetables to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning.
  10. Serve: Remove thyme and bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • You can serve this stew with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
  • This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together overnight.

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