French-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine: 1 Rich Comfort Favorite
A rich and hearty French-style beef stew simmered in red wine with tender beef, vegetables, and herbs for deep, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups red wine
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Brown beef in oil in batches and set aside.
- Cook onion in butter until soft, then add garlic.
- Add vegetables and cook briefly.
- Stir in tomato paste and flour.
- Add wine and simmer to reduce slightly.
- Return beef, add broth and herbs, and simmer for 2–2.5 hours.
- Adjust thickness and serve warm.
Notes
Slow cooking is key for tender beef. The stew tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.