This French Onion Beef Stew with Cheesy Bread Topping is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. Tender chunks of beef simmer in a deeply flavorful onion broth, then get topped with crusty baguette slices smothered in melted cheese—just like your favorite French onion soup, but heartier!
Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Fresh thyme, for garnish
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