French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew
Indulge in the warmth of our French Countryside Beef and Mushroom Stew, a perfect blend of tender beef and earthy mushrooms simmered to perfection. This comforting dish captures the essence of rustic French cuisine, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or meal prepping for busy weeks ahead. The rich flavors, enhanced by aromatic herbs, will surely warm your soul on chilly evenings. Serve this stew with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes for a delightful meal that evokes the heart of the French countryside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- 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
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes each side until crusty. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Return beef to the pot and stir in tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add beef broth, scraping up any brown bits from the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 1.5 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg