Description
Classic Beef Bourguignon is a quintessential French dish that epitomizes comfort food. This slow-cooked beef stew features tender chunks of beef chuck braised in a rich, velvety Burgundy wine sauce, complemented by aromatic herbs and vegetables. The result is a deeply flavorful dish, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. It’s not only impressive when served but also simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a taste of classic French cuisine right in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 strips bacon
- 3 1/2 lbs beef chuck
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 large carrots
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 cups Burgundy wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 10 oz frozen pearl onions
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms
- Fresh thyme
- Bay leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium-low heat until browned; remove and set aside.
- Sear seasoned beef chunks in the bacon fat on medium-high heat until browned; remove from pot.
- Sauté chopped onions and carrots in remaining fat for about 3 minutes; add minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking until darkened.
- Stir in flour, then add wine while scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Add beef stock, bouillon, thyme, bay leaves, beef, and bacon back to the pot.
- Cover and bake for about 2½ hours.
- Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions until browned. Add them to the pot after initial cooking time and return to oven for another 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg