French Dip Beef Stew

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Comforting French Dip Beef Stew for a hearty meal

by The Chefin Stew

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 lbs beef stew meat or 3 lbs flank steaks
	2 lbs portabella mushrooms , chopped , gills removed
	2 cups onions , thinly sliced
	2 tablespoons arrowroot
	1 cup beef broth , on day of cooking

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

390

Sugar

Fat

26g

French Dip Beef Stew is a classic comfort food dish that combines tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and savory broth. The dish is similar to traditional French dip sandwiches, but in the form of a hearty stew. The flavors in this dish are simple yet robust, and it's the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold night. The tender beef chunks and earthy mushroom flavors pair perfectly with the savory jus, making it an ultimate meaty dish that will surely be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete and well-rounded meal.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2.	Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
3.	Add chopped mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their moisture, about 5 minutes.
4.	Add arrowroot to the pot and stir to coat the mushrooms.
5.	Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly.
6.	Return the beef to the pot and bring to a simmer.
7.	Reduce heat to low, cover, and let stew cook until meat is tender and flavors have melded, about 2-3 hours.
8.	Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

PROS

This rich beef stew is a comfort food classic that will warm you up on a cold day.

The dish is packed with aromatic flavors and tender meat, perfect for a hearty meal with family and friends.

CONS

While the ingredients in this stew are relatively simple, the prep time and cook time are fairly long, so it may not be ideal for busy weeknights.

Additionally, the beef stew meat can be higher in fat than other cuts of beef.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest option due to the higher fat content of beef stew meat, it does offer certain benefits.
The beef provides a good source of protein and iron, which are important for muscle and blood health.