Description
A rich and hearty French beef stew from Burgundy, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 bottle red wine (preferably Burgundy)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 oz bacon or pancetta
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bouquet garni (parsley, bay leaf, and thyme tied together)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 2 cups mushrooms (button or cremini), sautéed
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting beef into 2-inch cubes and patting dry.
- Sear the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Brown the beef in batches over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until well-seared.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and garlic, cooking until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook until darkened slightly.
- Add the red wine and beef broth, bring to a gentle simmer.
- In goes the bouquet garni, letting it steep in the stew.
- Simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours for tender beef.
- Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Finish the stew by adding pearl onions and mushrooms, cooking for another 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with parsley and accompanied by rustic bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with herbs or create a vegetarian version with mushrooms and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Boeuf Bourguignon, French stew, beef stew, comfort food, Burgundy recipe