Description
Classic Beef Bourguignon is a hearty and flavorful French stew made with tender beef, rich red wine, and a medley of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 strips bacon, cut into 1” pieces
- 3 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2” pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Burgundy wine, or other bold red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon beef bouillon
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves, dried or fresh
- 10 oz frozen pearl onions, defrosted and drained
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 F.
- Render the bacon. Add the chopped bacon to your 5 qt dutch oven. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until it’s browned and has released some of its fat. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and transfer to a small bowl.
- Sear the beef. Season the cubes of beef all over with salt and pepper. Increase the heat on the dutch oven to medium-high and sear the beef on all sides until browned. You may need to do this in batches. Remove the beef from the pan.
- Saute the veggies. Decrease the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the chopped onions and carrots to the pot and saute for 2-3 minutes, while stirring often. Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute. Then, add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until the paste has darkened in color. Once the tomato paste is ready, sprinkle the flour over the top and stir well to incorporate. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly.
- Add the wine, stock, and herbs. Add the wine to the pot and use a silicone spoon to work up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add in the beef broth and bouillon and bring to a simmer. Add the beef and bacon back to the pot, along with the thyme and bay leaves. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2 1/2 hours.
- Add the mushrooms and pearl onions. Around the 2 1/2 hour mark, melt the remaining butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is hot and foamy, add the mushrooms and cook until browned. Add the pearl onions and cook for another 5 minutes, until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made a day in advance and tastes even better the next day.
- Feel free to adjust the vegetables according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French stew, hearty recipe, classic recipe