Description
One-Pot French Onion Beef Dinner is a creamy, cheesy stovetop casserole that melds caramelized onions, tender smoked beef, and fluffy rice into a comforting family favorite. The recipe combines savory broth, sour cream, and melted Gruyère for a rich texture, while thyme adds aromatic depth. Ready in under an hour, this one‑pot meal minimizes cleanup and delivers restaurant‑quality flavor, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or cozy weekend gatherings. Serve with a side salad. and bread
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2–3 smoked beef breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 12‑15 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add smoked beef breasts, sear both sides until browned, about 3‑4 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper; pour in beef broth, bring to simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes until beef is tender.
- Remove beef, shred with two forks, return to pot.
- Add cooked rice and sour cream, stir until creamy.
- Top with shredded Gruyère, cover for 3‑5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the broth. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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