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Caramelized Onion Beef

Caramelized Onion Beef

Warm your heart with this cozy Caramelized Onion Beef recipe. Perfect for winter nights, it combines tender beef, sweet onions, and cheesy croûtes for a comforting dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g bavette or chuck roast sliced into portions
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 450 ml beef broth
  • 4 large onions thinly sliced
  • 50 g unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 300 ml additional beef broth if needed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pre-baked baguette sliced into 12 thick pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for croûtes
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 175 g grated Gruyère cheese

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Oven-safe dish

Method
 

  1. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil until golden brown.
  2. Remove the beef and set aside, deglazing the pot with a splash of broth.
  3. Melt butter and olive oil in the same pot, then add sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
  4. Cook onions for 8-10 minutes, then stir in garlic, brown sugar, and thyme; reduce heat and cook for another 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan), brush baguette slices with olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes until crisp.
  6. Sprinkle flour over caramelized onions in the pot, cook for a minute, then whisk in broth and bring to a simmer.
  7. Return the beef to the pot, cover, and cook in the oven for 2 hours.
  8. Increase oven temperature to 200°C (180°C fan), mix eggs, mustard, cream, and Gruyère; spread on croûtes.
  9. Place croûtes on top of beef and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time; simply reheat and assemble croûtes just before serving. For longer storage, freeze leftover portions and remember to label them with the date. Avoid microwaving the croûtes directly to keep them from becoming soggy; reheat them separately in the oven.
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