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Beef Bourguignon

Savory Beef Bourguignon: A Cozy French Classic You’ll Love

This Beef Bourguignon is a hearty French stew perfect for cozy dinners, brimming with tender beef and earthy vegetables.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can work as a replacement
  • 4 ounces Bacon Cut into lardons
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 750 ml Red Wine Recommended Burgundy or Pinot Noir
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 bundle Bouquet Garni A bundle of herbs (thyme, parsley, bay leaf)
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms Quartered
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 8 ounces Pearl Onions Peeled
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Bourguignon
  1. Generously season the beef chuck with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side, then set aside.
  3. Cook the bacon in the same pot until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside.
  4. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the leftover fat, sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional minute.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  7. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Add beef broth and bouquet garni, then return beef and bacon to the pot. Simmer briskly before reducing heat to low.
  9. Cover and let simmer on low for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  10. In a separate skillet, heat butter and olive oil. Sauté mushrooms and pearl onions until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  11. Remove bouquet garni from stew. Stir in sautéed mushrooms and onions, simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving, then serve hot over mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This Beef Bourguignon recipe is not just another stew; it's an embrace in a bowl, ready to uplift your dining experience!

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