Description
Classic Beef Bourguignon is a quintessential French dish that embodies comfort and luxury in every bite. This hearty beef stew features succulent pieces of beef slow-cooked in a rich Burgundy wine sauce, complemented by aromatic herbs and vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this dish not only warms the soul but also impresses your guests with its deep, layered flavors. Serve it alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce, making it an unforgettable meal that will become a family favorite.
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 and pearl onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, cook chopped bacon until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Increase heat to medium-high and sear seasoned beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Sauté onions and carrots in remaining butter, then add garlic, tomato paste, and flour; stir well.
- Pour in wine, scrape up browned bits, add beef broth and herbs, then return beef and bacon to pot.
- Cover and bake for 2 ½ hours.
- Halfway through, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions separately; add them to the stew before the final cooking stage.
- Let rest for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg