Description
A cozy and rich Beef Bourguignon recipe that evokes feelings of warmth and nostalgia, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 1–2 cups pearl onions or small onions
- 8–10 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 bay leaves
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Prepare your beef: Cut the chuck roast into 2-inch cubes. Season with salt and pepper generously.
- Brown the meat: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, brown on all sides for about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until soft and golden (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in the red wine and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the good stuff: Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Return the beef: Add the browned beef back into the pot, cover, reduce heat to low, and let it cook slowly for about 2-3 hours.
- Check and adjust: Occasionally, stir and check the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
- Finishing touches: Once the meat is tender and the sauce is rich, remove from heat. Discard bay leaves and thyme stems.
- Serve hot in deep bowls topped with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is incredibly comforting and can be made ahead of time to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French cuisine, comfort food, stew