Creamy Beef Blanquette

Name: Creamy Beef Blanquette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, French
Ingredients: 2 lb (900g) beef chuck (cut into large chunks); 14 oz (400g) mushrooms (sliced); 3 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 onions (studded with cloves); 1 leek (cut into large pieces); 2 medium carrots (sliced); 2 tbsp butter (for browning the beef); 2 tbsp butter (for cooking the mushrooms); 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup reserved cooking broth

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 50min

A cozy French beef stew made with tender beef chuck slowly simmered with vegetables and finished with a rich, creamy white wine sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for a satisfying dinner and tastes even better the next day.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:19:33 GMT