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Classic Beef Bourguignon

A rich and hearty French stew made with beef braised in red wine, flavored with garlic, onions, and herbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 4 ounces bacon diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 3 cups red wine preferably Burgundy
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
  2. In a Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Brown the Beef
  1. In the same pot, brown the beef in the bacon fat in batches. Remove and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté until softened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Stir in the red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
Braise
  1. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 2 to 3 hours until the beef is tender.
Serve
  1. Remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This dish is best made a day in advance, as the flavors develop overnight.

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