Name: Savory French Onion Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Gruyère Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: French-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 lb beef chuck, cut into large chunks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups beef broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 baguette, sliced; 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded

Description

A rich, slow-braised beef dish inspired by French onion soup, featuring melt-in-your-mouth beef, deeply caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, and Gruyère-topped toast.

Ingredients

2 lb beef chuck, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
3 cups beef broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 baguette, sliced
1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Season the beef generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook slowly over medium heat until soft and deeply caramelized.
Stir in the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and cook until fragrant.
Deglaze the pot with the white wine, scraping up the browned bits.
Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then return the beef to the pot.
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven.
Braise for about 2 1/2 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Near the end of cooking, sauté the mushrooms in butter until golden and stir them into the beef.
Toast the baguette slices, top with Gruyère cheese, and broil until melted and bubbly.
Serve the braised beef with the Gruyère toast on top or alongside.

Notes

Beef short ribs can be used instead of chuck for extra richness.
Rosemary can be added alongside thyme for more herbal depth.
Swiss or mozzarella cheese works if Gruyère is unavailable.
Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles instead of toast if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 690 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 840 mg
Fat: 39 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 52 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg