Fatty Beef (lyonnaise-style Bouef Gras)

Fatty Beef (Lyonnaise-style Bouef Gras) is a classic dish from Lyonnaise cuisine, known for its rich and flavorful beef cooked in a traditional Lyonnaise style.

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Fatty Beef (lyonnaise-style Bouef Gras)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter to the pot and sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and golden.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, and stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, and return the beef to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  7. Serve the Fatty Beef (Lyonnaise-style Bouef Gras) hot, accompanied by crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
30g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
35g

Supplies

Large pot Spatula Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stovetop Cooking spoon Cover for the pot

Serving suggestions

Serve the Fatty Beef (Lyonnaise-style Bouef Gras) with a side of green salad dressed with vinaigrette for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a deeper flavor, marinate the beef in red wine and herbs for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$25