French Beef Stew
French Beef Stew brings tender bites of floured, browned beef simmered with carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, infused with thyme and a touch of Dijon for depth and gentle tang. It’s hearty, warming, and perfect for a cozy weeknight or casual dinner with friends, delivering a rich broth and satisfying textures in every spoonful.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the beef and flour in a large resealable plastic bag and shake to coat evenly.
- 2
In a 6-quart saucepan, brown the beef in hot vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
- 5
Stir in the mustard and serve.
- Calories 288.69 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.06 g Moderate
- Carbs 35.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.8 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.81 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.96 mg Low Source
- Sodium 734.54 mg High
- Fiber 3.53 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.44 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.52 g Low Source
- Calcium 86.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate
- Potassium 319.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 125.13 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 7.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
French Beef Stew is a French dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 288.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Beef Stew?
- It is a French stew recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is French Beef Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Carrot, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with French Beef Stew?
- Explore these French side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make French Beef Stew?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 288.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
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