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Classic Beef Bourguignon

Classic Beef Bourguignon: Cozy Up with This French Classic

Classic Beef Bourguignon is a comforting French dish featuring tender beef braised in red wine for a rich flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 4 oz Bacon diced
  • 3 lbs Beef Chuck cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 large Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 750 ml Burgundy Wine
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
  • 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon Beef Bouillon
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme fresh
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 cup Pearl Onions peeled
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms sliced
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a Dutch oven, render the diced bacon over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Sear the seasoned beef chuck in the bacon fat over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Sauté the yellow onion and carrots in butter for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and tomato paste.
  5. Sprinkle the flour, cooking for 2-3 minutes to help thicken the sauce.
  6. Add Burgundy wine and beef stock, scraping the bottom for bits. Stir in beef bouillon and simmer.
  7. Return beef and bacon to the pot, add herbs, cover, and braise in the oven for 2.5 hours.
  8. Sauté cremini mushrooms, then add pearl onions until golden brown.
  9. After braising, stir in sautéed mushrooms and onions. Braise for an additional 45-60 minutes.
  10. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving, best served with mashed potatoes or French bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Letting the stew rest enhances the flavors. This dish can be adapted for gluten-free diets by using cornstarch instead of flour.

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