French Beef Stew Recipe

Name: French Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch chunks; 2 cups red wine; 1 bay leaf; 2 whole cloves; 1 onion, cut into quarters; 1 clove garlic; 4 tablespoons butter; 6 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 1/2 cups beef stock; salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 12 mushrooms, quartered if large; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 cups red wine
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves
1 onion, cut into quarters
1 clove garlic
4 tablespoons butter
6 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 cups beef stock
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons butter
12 mushrooms, quartered if large
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
In a large bowl combine beef, wine, bay leaf, cloves, onion and garlic.
2
Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 4-12 hours.
3
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in large skillet and cook bacon until crispy; remove and set aside to drain.
4
Remove beef from marinade and pat dry.
5
Discarde marinade, reserving onion and garlic.
6
Dredge beef with flour to coat.
7
Brown on all sides in remaining bacon drippings in skillet, adding more butter if needed.
8
Place browned beef in oven-proof casserole dish.
9
Add onion and garlic from marinade, the thyme, beef stock and salt and pepper to taste.
10
Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
11
In skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and cook mushrooms until golden brown.
12
Stir in crispy bacon and season with salt and pepper.
13
When stew is done, serve with mushrooms and bacon and sprinkle with parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 inch chunks, 2 cups red wine, 1 bay leaf, 2 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, French Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French Beef Stew

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