Description
Classic Beef Bourguignon is a quintessential French dish that captures the essence of comfort food. This hearty stew features tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce infused with aromatic herbs and vegetables. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners, each bite offers deep, savory flavors that will impress your guests and warm your heart. Serve it alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every delicious drop. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a novice in the kitchen, this classic recipe is sure to become a 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until browned; remove and set aside.
- Sear seasoned beef cubes in the bacon fat until browned on all sides; remove.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic in butter; stir in tomato paste and flour.
- Add wine, stock, herbs, bacon, and beef back into the pot; cover and transfer to the oven for 2.5 hours.
- After 2.5 hours, add sautéed mushrooms and pearl onions; return to oven for an additional 45–60 minutes.
- Let rest for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg