# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2.5 pounds chuck roast, trimmed and cut into large cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup dry white wine
06 - 2 cups beef broth
07 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
→ Dairy
08 - 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Breads
10 - 4 cups baguette slices or rustic bread cubes
→ Herbs & Seasonings
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 2 bay leaves
13 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
14 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Oil
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Set the oven to 325°F to prepare for braising and toasting steps.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; brown beef cubes in batches, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
03 - Using the same pot, add butter and sliced onions; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, approximately 25 minutes.
04 - Add minced garlic and sliced carrots to the pot; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
05 - Pour in dry white wine while scraping up browned bits from the bottom; simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
06 - Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, bay leaves, kosher salt, and black pepper; return browned beef to the pot.
07 - Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to the preheated oven; bake for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
08 - While beef braises, spread bread cubes on a baking sheet; toast in the oven at 325°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and crisp; set aside.
09 - Remove the pot from the oven; discard bay leaves, transfer beef and onions to a 3 to 4 quart casserole dish; evenly layer toasted bread cubes on top followed by a sprinkle of shredded Gruyère cheese.
10 - Bake the assembled dish uncovered at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
11 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired.
