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French Onion Beef Stew

French Onion Beef Stew is Cozy, Rich, Blissful in 5 Steps.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

French Onion Beef Stew is a cozy, rich dish that fuses the tenderness of classic beef stew with the sweet caramelization of onions and a molten cheese topping inspired by French onion soup. Hearty potatoes and carrots simmer in a full-bodied beef broth until tender, then a broiled cheese crust crowns the top. Perfect for cold nights, it delivers rustic flavor, comforting aroma, and leftovers that shine the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs halal beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp halal Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • Baguette slices or crusty bread
  • 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella or Gruyère
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add butter and sliced onions to the pot. Cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until caramelized and golden.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add flour and mix to coat the onions.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Return the beef to the pot. Add potatoes, carrots, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1½–2 hours until the beef is tender.
  7. While the stew finishes cooking, top baguette slices with cheese and broil until melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning.
  9. Serve the stew hot with cheesy bread on top or on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat gently for a quick weeknight meal.
  • Use halal beef to keep the dish compliant with halal dietary needs.
  • Adjust salt after adding Worcestershire sauce to taste.
  • For a thicker stew, simmer a bit longer or mash a few potatoes into the broth.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 bowl)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: French Onion Beef Stew, beef stew, French onion soup inspired, hearty dinner, cozy comfort food, halal beef, one-pot meal, melted cheese topping, crusty bread

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