Beefy French Onion Soup

Steps13

1. 1

   Step 1. Season the beef

   Season the beef with salt and black pepper.

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   Step 2. Sear the beef

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

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   Step 3. Cook the onions

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

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   Step 4. Season the onions

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

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   Step 5. Stir in flour

   1 min

   Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.

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   Step 6. Add wine and stock

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

   Rosemary can be used instead of bay leaf.

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   Step 7. Simmer the soup

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

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   Step 8. Brush the baguette

   Mix olive oil with salt, black pepper and oregano, then brush the baguette slices with it.

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   Step 9. Toast the baguette

   Toast in the oven until golden and crispy.

   Baguette
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    Step 10. Shred the beef

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

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    Step 11. Top the bowls

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

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    Step 12. Bake until bubbling

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

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    Step 13. Serve hot

    Serve hot and enjoy.