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title: French Onion Beef Stew
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/french-onion-beef-stew-6822d70441004c30bea67aea
servings: 4
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 75 minutes
time_required: 90 minutes
difficulty: Hard
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
  - Soy
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - Kid Friendly
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 1600
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the rich, savory broth and French onion taste
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: This recipe takes significantly longer than stated with extended caramelizing and simmering time
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/french-onion-beef-stew.avif"
---
Wash and dry produce. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @onion{2%lbs}. Dice @potatoes{1%lb} into 1-inch pieces. Trim, peel, and cut @carrots{4%pieces} on a diagonal into 1-inch-thick pieces.

Open package of @beef for braising{2%lbs} and drain off any excess liquid. In a #medium bowl{}, combine beef, @flour{2%tbsp}, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to coat. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a #large pot{} over medium-high heat. Add coated beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned ~{4%minutes}. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to the bowl used for seasoning.

Melt @butter{4%tbsp} in the pot used for beef over medium heat. Add onions and ¼ cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened ~{8%minutes}. Be sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot as onions cook. Add @garlic powder{1%tsp}, @dried thyme{1%tsp}, @sugar{2%tsp}, and a splash of water; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized ~{2%minutes} more. Season with salt and pepper.

Add beef, potatoes, and carrots to pot with onions. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add @worcestershire sauce{2%tbsp}, @beef stock concentrate{1%tbsp}, and 5 cups water. Stir to combine.

Bring stew to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until beef is cooked through and veggies are tender, stirring halfway through ~{40%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

While stew cooks, adjust oven rack to top position; heat broiler to high. Cut each @demi-baguette{1%unit} crosswise into 8 rounds. Cut @swiss cheese{4%oz} slices into 4 squares each. Spread out baguette slices on a #baking sheet{}; top each with one cheese square. Broil toasts on top rack until cheese has melted and is lightly browned ~{2%minutes}. Keep an eye on the toasts to prevent burning.

Serve family style or divide stew between bowls and top with toasts.