Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Classic Beef Bourguignon

A rich and hearty French beef stew slow-cooked with vegetables and aromatic herbs, perfect for comfort food lovers.

  • Total Time: 210 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

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

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 F.
  2. Render the bacon in a 5 qt dutch oven over medium-low heat until browned.
  3. Sear the beef cubes in the bacon fat until browned on all sides; remove from the pan.
  4. Sauté the onions and carrots in butter for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and tomato paste; stir and cook for another few minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the flour into the pot and stir; continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the wine, beef stock, and bouillon; bring to a simmer before adding beef and bacon back into the pot with herbs.
  7. Cover and transfer to the oven; cook for 2 1/2 hours.
  8. Cook mushrooms and pearl onions in remaining butter until browned, then season with salt and pepper.
  9. Combine the mushroom mixture with the beef just before the final cooking phase; return to the oven for another 45-60 minutes.
  10. Let sit covered for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs. Pairs well with crusty bread or buttered noodles. Can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Carnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French Stew, Comfort Food, Slow Cooked Beef, Hearty Meal