Rustic French Beef and Mushroom Stew

▶️Rustic French Beef & Mushroom Stew – A Cozy Classic Made for Slow Sundays

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🔹️There's something magical about a pot of slow-simmered beef stew. This rustic French version brings together tender chunks of beef, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms in a rich, savory broth that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aroma. It’s hearty, homey, and full of comfort—perfect with a slice of crusty bread.

👉Ingredients:

↪️3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes

↪️6 slices bacon, chopped

↪️1 large onion, finely chopped

↪️3 carrots, sliced

↪️2 garlic cloves, minced

↪️2 cups beef broth

↪️2 tbsp tomato paste

↪️1 lb mushrooms, quartered

↪️1/4 cup all-purpose flour

↪️3 tbsp olive oil

↪️1 bouquet garni (bundle of thyme, bay leaves, parsley)

↪️Salt & pepper to taste

👉Instructions:

✅️1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.

✅️2. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in batches in the same pot, searing well on all sides. Set aside with the bacon.

✅️3. Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion softens.

✅️4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to coat the vegetables and absorb the drippings.

✅️5. Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Stir in tomato paste, add the bouquet garni, and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil.

✅️6. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer gently for about 2 hours.

✅️7. In the last 30 minutes, sauté the mushrooms in a separate pan until browned. Add to the stew and simmer until everything is melt-in-your-mouth tender.

🔸️Prep Time: 20 mins

🔸️Cook Time: 2.5 hours

🔸️Total Time: 2 hours 50 mins

🔸️Serves: 6

🔸️Calories: ~540 per serving