Description
Classic Beef Bourguignon is a quintessential French dish that brings together tender beef and a rich, flavorful wine sauce, making it the perfect centerpiece for special occasions or family gatherings. This hearty stew is not only comforting but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or sides. The deep flavors meld beautifully during slow cooking, resulting in a dish that tastes even better the next day. Serve this elegant beef bourguignon with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying meal that will impress your guests and warm your soul.
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 the oven to 350°F.
- In a Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium-low heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in the same pot until browned on all sides; remove.
- Sauté chopped onions and carrots in the pot for about 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and flour, cooking until darkened (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in Burgundy wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add beef stock, bouillon, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Return beef and bacon to the pot, cover, and transfer to the oven for about 2½ hours.
- In a skillet, brown quartered mushrooms; add pearl onions and cook until browned.
- After 2½ hours, stir in mushrooms and pearl onions, then return to the oven for another 45–60 minutes until beef is very tender.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg