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Hearty French Onion Pasta with Braised Beef

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Hearty French Onion Pasta with Braised Beef is a rich and comforting dish inspired by the flavors of classic French onion soup. Tender braised beef, deeply caramelized onions, and pasta are combined in a savory broth-based sauce and finished with melted gruyère and parmesan cheese for a cozy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz pasta such as rigatoni or penne
  • 1 cup gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Season beef with salt and black pepper, then brown it on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter to the pot and stir in sliced onions.
  4. Cook onions slowly over medium-low heat, stirring often, until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
  7. Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  8. Return the beef to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cover and braise on low heat for about 1½ hours until the beef becomes tender.
  10. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  11. Shred or break the braised beef into smaller pieces and mix it back into the sauce.
  12. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the onion and beef sauce.
  13. Stir in gruyère and parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  14. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Cook onions slowly for the best caramelized flavor.
  • Mushrooms can be added for extra savory depth.
  • If avoiding alcohol, replace the wine with additional beef broth.

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