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Delish Beef Bourguignon

Delish Beef Bourguignon

A rich and savory classic French stew made with tender beef braised in red wine and aromatic vegetables.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lb beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 4 slice bacon, chopped preferably smoked
  • 2 cup red wine Burgundy or Pinot Noir preferred
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 8 oz button mushrooms, halved
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
  • Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown the beef in the bacon fat in batches, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to the pot if needed. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Return beef and bacon to the pot. Stir in tomato paste and sprinkle with flour; cook for 2 minutes to brown the flour.
  • Pour in red wine and beef broth; scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. Add thyme and bay leaf.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and transfer the pot to the oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, until beef is tender.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until golden. Add mushrooms to the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Let the stew rest a few minutes before serving to develop flavors. Pairs excellently with a glass of red wine.