As I sit here looking at the weather that is sweeping across the states, it’s really hard to fight against the urge to cook something that is hearty and will warm the stomach. This is where my famous (well, it is according to my husband and other family members) French Onion Beef Stew comes into play. It’s wholesome in a bowl and has come to be one of my favorite comfort foods. Watch out arctic blast! Here comes a contender!
French Onion Beef Stew
1 Stick of Butter
3 Large Yellow Onions
3 cartons of Beef Broth (Low sodium)
2 cloves of garlic minced
1 c sliced carrots
2 c of diced potatoes
Herbs de Provence seasoning (sage, thyme, marjoram, savory, fennel, basil, rosemary mix)
Bay Leaf
1-2 lbs of cut up stew meat (I actually use cubed venison steak… but do what you like)
salt and pepper to taste
Sliced up baguette
Provolone cheese
1. Heat up a large cooking pot and melt the butter
2. Cut your onion in half and slice them thinly
3. Add the onions to the pot and stir them so the butter covers the onions.
4. Let them brown nicely to where they’re almost to the point of burning
5. Add the garlic and the seasonings. Let simmer.
6. Add the meat and let brown and intake the flavor of the onions and butter.
7. Add the rest of the vegetables
8. Add the beef broth.
9. Let simmer for hours for ultimate flavor!
(Remember to remove the bay leaf before serving)
Cut up your baguette and toast in the oven.
Place the homemade croutons into your soup and add a slice of provolone cheese on top. Use a kitchen torch to melt the cheese (or just let the cheese melt naturally in the hot soup)
Enjoy!!!!!
Note: Makes 12 servings
Cost:
Butter: $0.40
Onions: $.90
Broth: $1.30 x 3= $3.90
Garlic: $.10
Stew Meat: $3.00
Potatoes: $0.50
Carrots: $0.25
Seasoning: $0.50
Baguette: $1.79
Provolone: $2.00
Total: $12.34 / 12 servings= $1.03 per serving
YUMMY this sounds so good.
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I need to make this soup sometime.
Hey Brit! I love that your blogging! I love cooking so much too! It must be a family thing…hehehe! Well I am def. going to be making the soup on Monday and the cupcakes will be made sunday with the boys…they love baking with me! Reminds me of us when we were little!
I made them with Mamaw’s cupcake pan too ❤