Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of our classic beef bourguignon recipe, a quintessential French stew that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in a robust red wine sauce along with crispy bacon, savory vegetables, and fragrant herbs. This dish not only impresses guests at gatherings but also makes for a cozy family dinner. The deep flavors develop beautifully over time, making it an ideal make-ahead dish. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this timeless recipe that promises to warm hearts and satisfy appetites.
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
- Fresh thyme and bay leaves
- Cremini mushrooms
- Frozen pearl onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook chopped bacon in a Dutch oven until browned; remove and reserve.
- Sear seasoned beef cubes in the same pot until browned on all sides; set aside.
- Sauté onions and carrots in remaining fat, adding garlic, tomato paste, and flour until well combined.
- Deglaze with wine, add stock and herbs, then return beef and bacon to the pot; cover and bake for about 2½ hours.
- In the last half hour, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions separately; add them to the stew before final cooking for an additional 45–60 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg