Description
Beef Bourguignon is a classic French dish made with tender beef, red wine, and aromatic vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then toss with flour until evenly coated.
- In a large Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the olive oil. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove the beef and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and the browned beef along with the reserved bacon. Bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before the dish is done, add the quartered mushrooms to the pot.
- Once cooked, remove the pot from the oven, discard the bay leaves, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the beef bourguignon sit overnight in the refrigerator and reheat the next day.
- Substitute the red wine with a non-alcoholic grape juice or broth for a family-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg