French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew
Indulge in the heartwarming embrace of our French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew, a dish that brings the rustic charm of the French countryside to your dinner table. This stew is a delightful fusion of tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, all simmered slowly to create a rich and comforting flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks in batches until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more oil if necessary and sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with sliced mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; let it simmer gently for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Optional: For a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir it into the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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