French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew, a comforting dish that brings the essence of rustic France right to your kitchen. This hearty stew features tender beef and earthy mushrooms, simmered slowly to develop deep, rich flavors. It’s perfect for cozy dinners with family or friends and makes great leftovers for meal prep. With its versatile ingredients, you can easily customize this stew to suit your taste while enjoying a gourmet experience at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Chop vegetables and cut the beef into pieces.
- Sear the beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat with olive oil until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook onions and carrots until softened; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return the beef to the pot with mushrooms, broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf; stir well.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving; enjoy warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg