Description
Rustic French onion savoury mince delivers hearty comfort with rich caramelized flavors dancing through tender beef. Savory layers of traditional French countryside cooking promise a satisfying meal that connects you directly to classic culinary warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 g / 1.1 lb ground beef
- 4 large onions
- 2 cloves garlic
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 250 ml / 1 cup beef stock
- 30 ml / 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 15 ml / 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 5 g / 1 tsp dried thyme
- 5 g / 1 tsp salt
- 2 g / 1/2 tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 15 ml / 1 tbsp olive oil
- 15 g / 1 tbsp butter
- 15 ml / 1 tbsp plain flour
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into thin, uniform semicircles, ensuring they will caramelize evenly during cooking.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, creating a rich, flavorful base for caramelization.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet, stirring frequently and cooking slowly for approximately 25-30 minutes until they transform into a deep golden-brown color with a sweet, intense flavor.
- Mince garlic finely and introduce to the caramelized onions, sautéing for an additional 1-2 minutes to release its aromatic essence.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles and browning thoroughly until no pink remains.
- Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture, stirring continuously to create a light roux and prevent lumping.
- Pour in beef stock, worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, stirring to integrate all ingredients smoothly.
- Incorporate dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, allowing the mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, ensuring a balanced and rich profile.
- Serve hot, preferably over mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delectable sauce.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to ensure even caramelization, creating a consistent sweet and golden-brown texture throughout the dish.
- Cooking onions slowly over medium-low heat develops deeper, richer flavors, transforming them from sharp to mellow and sweet.
- Use a combination of olive oil and butter for enhanced flavor complexity and to prevent burning during the caramelization process.
- Consider using lean ground beef to reduce fat content without compromising the dish’s robust taste and hearty texture.
- Add a splash of red wine during the meat browning stage for an extra layer of depth and complexity to the sauce.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a substitute for traditional flour to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Enhance the protein content by adding finely chopped mushrooms alongside the ground beef for extra nutrition and umami flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg