Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort of winter dining with this Beef Bourguignon recipe, a classic French stew that warms both heart and soul. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in a luscious red wine sauce, enriched with aromatic herbs and savory vegetables. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this dish promises bold flavors and a delightful experience with every bite. Enjoy the leftovers as they only get better with time, making them perfect for meal prep. Serve it over mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread for a complete culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless chuck roast
- 5 oz thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large carrot
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 cups red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Fresh thyme
- Bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Brown the beef in the bacon fat until golden; transfer to a plate.
- Sauté onion and carrot until softened, then add garlic, tomato paste, herbs, and flour.
- Stir in red wine, scrape bottom of pot, then return beef and bacon.
- Cover and roast for about 2.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Sauté mushrooms and pearl onions separately; stir into stew before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg