French Beef Stew
This hearty French beef stew combines tender beef, tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, and potatoes with dried thyme and Dijon mustard for a rich, tangy flavor. It is a satisfying meal in itself, especially served warm with crusty French bread for soaking up the broth.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine beef and flour in a large resealable plastic bag and toss to coat evenly.
- 2
In a 6-quart saucepan, brown beef in hot vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- 3
Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender. Blend in mustard and serve.
- 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 317.78 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 9.23 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 40.64 g 15%
- Total Fat 14.32 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.8 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 659.79 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 4.63 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 8.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 110.84 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 450.89 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 72.2 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 12.97 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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 14 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 Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 317.78 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Beef Stew?
- It is a French stew recipe made with 14 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, Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes. The full list of 14 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 317.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is French Beef Stew healthy?
- French Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 317.78 calories and 9.23 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 659.79 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.8 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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