French Beef Stew Recipe

Name: French Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bacon slices, cut in pieces; 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in bite size pieces; 1 c. dry red wine; 1 bouillon cube; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 18 small white onions; mushrooms (optional); 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 (10 oz.) frozen peas; 1/2 c. pitted ripe olives

Servings: persons

3 bacon slices, cut in pieces
2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in bite size pieces
1 c. dry red wine
1 bouillon cube
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp. instant minced onion
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
18 small white onions
mushrooms (optional)
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 (10 oz.) frozen peas
1/2 c. pitted ripe olives

1
In large Dutch oven over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp; push to one side of pan.
2
Add stew meat to pan and brown.
3
Stir in one cup water, wine, bouillon cube, garlic, instant onion, salt and thyme.
4
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour until meat is fork-tender.
5
In covered saucepan over high heat in 1 inch of boiling water, cook onions ten minutes.
6
Add mushrooms.
7
Cook five minutes more and drain.
8
In bowl mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water.
9
Stir into stew.
10
Heat to boiling, stirring until thickened. Add onions, mushrooms, peas and olives.
11
Cover and cook 10 minutes or until peas are tender.
12
Serve over rice.
13
Yields 6 to 8 servings.

1206

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 bacon slices, cut in pieces, 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut in bite size pieces, 1 c. dry red wine, 1 bouillon cube, 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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