Description
A classic French dish, Beef Bourguignon is a rich and hearty stew made with tender beef, red wine, and aromatic vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 ounces bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 ounces button 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 sprinkle with flour and toss to coat evenly.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- In the same pot, add the beef in batches, browning on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the pot, then add the onion and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, then add the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the quartered mushrooms to the pot.
- Once done, remove from the oven, discard the bay leaves, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the beef marinate in the wine overnight before cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a heartier meal.
- 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: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg