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Bird's-eye view of a bowl of beef stew with chunks of beef, pearl onions, and carrots in a dark wine broth, topped with fresh parsley.

French Beef Stew

Beef chuck and red wine simmer with pearl onions and carrots in this classic French beef stew, ready in 3 hours.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

  • beef chuck roast
  • red wine
  • pearl onions
  • carrots
  • fresh parsley
  • beef broth
  • tomato paste
  • garlic

Method
 

  1. Sear Beef Cubes:

    Warm oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Coat beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear each side until deep brown. Transfer beef to a plate and reserve.
  2. Sauté Onions and Carrots:

    Into the same pot, toss pearl onions and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook an additional minute until aromatic.
  3. Deglaze with Wine:

    Add red wine to deglaze the pan, using a wooden spoon to release any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to simmer for 3 minutes to reduce alcohol.
  4. Simmer Beef Until Tender:

    Put the beef back into the pot along with beef broth. Raise heat to bring to a boil, then lower to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Add Parsley and Serve:

    Take the pot off the heat and fold in fresh parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and accompany with crusty bread.