Description
This Classic French Beef Stew with Mushrooms offers a rich, hearty meal featuring tender beef chunks simmered slowly with aromatic vegetables, red wine, and herbs. Perfectly balanced with a deep savory flavor, this comforting stew is ideal for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 1 lb beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Thickening
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp thyme
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides to develop flavor. Remove the beef and set aside once browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until the onions become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Tomato Paste and Flour: Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and flour. Cook for 1 minute while stirring to combine and remove the raw flour taste.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the red wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow the wine to reduce slightly for about 2 minutes.
- Add Broth and Beef: Pour in the beef broth and return the browned beef to the pot. Stir everything together to combine well.
- Add Vegetables and Simmer: Add the sliced carrots and mushrooms. Cover the pot and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once the stew is cooked, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use good quality dry red wine for the best flavor.
- Beef chuck is preferred for its marbling and tenderness after slow cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, you can add an extra tablespoon of flour or reduce the liquid further during simmer.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to meld.
- Serve with crusty bread or over buttered noodles for a complete meal.
