Description
A cozy culinary classic that combines tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and rich red wine sauce, perfect for hearty dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–2.5 lbs beef chuck
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine (e.g., Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–6 strips of bacon, chopped
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1–2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Start by patting the beef dry with paper towels and cutting it into 1.5-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear: In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side) and remove.
- Cook: In the same pot, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy (about 5 minutes).
- Sauté: Add the onions to the pot and cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Build: Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir for about 2 minutes. Gradually pour in the red wine, scraping the browned bits from the bottom.
- Add: Return the beef to the pot with broth, carrots, mushrooms, thyme, bay leaves, and more salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Finishing: After 2-3 hours, remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for about 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaves.
Notes
Beef Bourguignon tastes even better the next day. Can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French cuisine, cozy dinner, comfort food