Savor the Heartiness of French Onion Soup with Beef Tonight
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup with beef, perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- oven-safe bowls
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil can be canola or other neutral oils
- 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat opt for chuck or round cuts
- 1 teaspoon Sugar optional for caramelization
- 2 tablespoons Flour all-purpose or gluten-free
- 1 cup Dry White Wine can be replaced with more beef stock
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or use olive oil for dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper freshly cracked preferred
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 large Yellow Onions sweet onions can be used
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce for gluten-free option
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
- 6 cups Beef Stock homemade or low-sodium
For the Toppings
- 2 cups Gruyère Cheese Emmental as an alternative
Instructions
How to Make French Onion Soup with Beef
- Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat in batches without stirring, allowing it to sear until browned on all sides.
- Once browned, remove the beef and pour in about 1 cup of beef stock. Scrape up the flavorful bits at the bottom of the pot.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add butter along with sliced onions and sugar. Sauté for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and flour, cooking for another minute. Return beef to the pot with remaining stock, wine, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and pepper. Simmer for 2 hours.
- Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with slices of baguette and Gruyère cheese.
- Set bowls under broiler for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezes for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add cheese before serving.