Every now and then, a classic French dish reminds me why I fell in love with cooking in the first place. Julia Child’s French Beef Sauté (Sauté de Boeuf à la Parisienne) is one of those recipes. It uses simple ingredients, honest technique, and yields an elegant result. This year, as Valentine’s Day approached, Sous Chef Fuzzy and I decided it was time to bring this beautiful dish to life on video.
If you’ve been following Serendipity Farmhouse for a while, you may remember that we’ve shared this recipe before. The first time was in our 2019 post, where we introduced our “SFH Style”. Again in 2023, we revisited the dish with a few new insights. Both posts have become reader favorites, and for good reason: this is a Julia Child recipe that truly works in a home kitchen.
Building Confidence – You CAN Do It
Today, we’re taking the next step and inviting you into the kitchen with us. In our new YouTube video, we walk through the entire process. We demonstrate how to brown the beef and build that silky Parisian sauce. You will learn exactly how this dish comes together. My goal is simple: to give you the confidence to make this classic French sauté part of your own repertoire.
What makes this French Beef Sauté recipe work?
What I love most about this recipe is its balance. It’s refined without being fussy, comforting without being heavy, and impressive without requiring hours at the stove. Serve it over rice, noodles, or potatoes, add a green vegetable on the side, and you have a dinner worthy of a special occasion—or a quiet evening at home.
If you’d like to cook along with us, you’ll find the full video below. And for those who prefer a printed copy to keep in the kitchen, here’s the link to the printable recipe:
👉 Find the Printable Recipe: Upside Down with Julia Child
👉 The Original Recipe Came From: Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1
Thank you for joining us on this culinary adventure. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply treating yourself to a classic French meal, I hope this dish brings as much joy to your table as it does to ours.
Bon appétit from Chef Blondie and Sous Chef Fuzzy!