Description
A classic French dish that combines tender beef, rich red wine, and aromatic herbs for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1–2 inch chunks
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces bacon or pancetta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine (like Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme, and parsley tied together)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping all vegetables and cutting the beef into chunks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef in a pot with olive oil until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- Get the bacon going in the same pot until crispy, then remove.
- Sauté onions and carrots in the pot until softened, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits, and let it simmer to reduce slightly.
- Combine the beef and bacon back in the pot with broth, tomato paste, and bouquet garni. Bring to a simmer.
- Slow cook the mixture on low heat for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Add mushrooms in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Beef Bourguignon pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty French bread. Consider adding herbs or spices for variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French cuisine, comfort food, slow-cooked beef, red wine stew