French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew. This comforting dish features tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, all simmered slowly to create a rich and savory experience that will warm you from the inside out. Perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings, this stew captures the essence of rustic French cuisine while being easy to prepare. Customize it with seasonal vegetables or herbs to suit your taste, and enjoy leftovers that taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- 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, sliced (cremini or button)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by chopping all your vegetables and cutting the beef into pieces to streamline cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for about 5-7 minutes until seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Return browned beef to the pot and stir in thyme, salt, pepper, and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for at least 1.5 hours or until meat is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg