The Ultimate Ribeye French Onion Soup

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1. Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
   
2. Heat butter and oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add steak; sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove steak; drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Stir in onions and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
   
3. Cut steak from the bones and chop into 1-inch pieces; transfer to the pot. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender, about 3 hours. Add water as needed to keep onions and beef covered.
   
4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Arrange bread on a small baking sheet.
   
5. Bake bread in the preheated oven until toasted, about 6 minutes.
   
6. Stir mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl.
   
7. Remove and discard bones and thyme sprigs from the pot. Skim off any excess fat. Stir in remaining salt and pepper.
   
8. Set an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Divide soup among 4 oven-proof bowls or mugs; arrange on a large foil-lined baking sheet. Top each bowl with toast and cheeses.
   
9. Broil soups until cheese is browned and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.