Beefy French Onion Soup

Procedimento

1. 01
   Passaggio 1Sear the beef

   Season the beef with salt and black pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot and sear the beef on both sides until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.

   BeefSaltBlack pepperVegetable oil
2. 02
   Passaggio 2Caramelize the onions

   In the same pot, add the butter and sliced onions. Cook over very low heat until the onions become deeply caramelized.

   ButterOnion
3. 03
   Passaggio 3Season the onions

   Add a little sugar, salt, black pepper and vinegar. Continue cooking slowly until the onions are rich, soft and caramelized.

   SugarSaltBlack pepperVinegar
4. 04
   Passaggio 4Add the flour1 min

   Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.

   All-purpose flour
5. 05
   Passaggio 5Add liquids and simmer

   Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the red wine and beef stock. Add the chopped garlic and bay leaf or rosemary.

   Nota

   Rosemary works too if you prefer a different herb note.

   BeefRed wineBeef stockGarlicBay leaf
6. 06
   Passaggio 6Simmer until tender1h 30m

   Cover and simmer gently until the beef is extremely tender and practically falls apart.

   Beef
7. 07
   Passaggio 7Prepare the baguette

   Meanwhile, slice the baguette. Mix olive oil with salt, black pepper and oregano, then brush the baguette slices with it. Toast in the oven until golden and crispy.

   BaguetteOlive oilSaltBlack pepperOregano
8. 08
   Passaggio 8Shred and ladle

   When the beef is falling apart, shred it slightly and ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.

   Beef
9. 09
   Passaggio 9Top with baguette and cheese

   Top each bowl with the toasted baguette and plenty of grated cheese.

   BaguetteGruyère
10. 10
    Passaggio 10Bake until bubbly

    Bake until the cheese is melted, bubbling and golden brown.

    Gruyère
11. 11
    Passaggio 11Serve hot

    Serve hot and enjoy.