French Country Beef & Red Wine Stew
French Country Beef & Red Wine Stew is a heartwarming dish that combines tender beef and aromatic vegetables in a rich, flavorful sauce infused with good-quality red wine. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this stew wraps you in warmth with every delicious spoonful.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dry red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 3 medium carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the ingredients: Chop the beef, slice the carrots and onions, and mince the garlic.
- 2. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- 5. Return beef to the pot with carrots, broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- 6. Lower heat to maintain a simmer; cover and cook for about 2 hours until beef is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg