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French Onion and Beef Dinner Recipe

French Onion and Beef Dinner Recipe


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4.7 from 13 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A comforting and flavorful French-American dish featuring tender beef, caramelized onions, and melted cheese, perfect for a satisfying dinner.


Ingredients

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Beef:

  • 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin or chuck steak, cut into bite-sized pieces

Other Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dry white wine or beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices of crusty bread (optional, for topping or serving)
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Season and sear the beef until browned. Set aside.
  2. Caramelize Onions: Cook onions until deeply caramelized. Add garlic and flour.
  3. Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze with wine or broth, add remaining ingredients, and simmer until beef is tender.
  4. Finish and Serve: Melt cheese over beef mixture and garnish with parsley. Serve with toasted bread if desired.

Notes

  • For a casserole-style dish, transfer to a baking dish, top with bread and cheese, and broil until bubbly.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 44g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg