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Beef Bourguignon

Savor the Flavors of Classic Beef Bourguignon at Home

Experience the rich and comforting flavors of Beef Bourguignon, a classic French beef stew made with tender marinated beef and aromatic vegetables.
Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 13 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 2 pounds Chuck Beef cut into 4-5 cm cubes
  • 4 ounces Bacon slab bacon or speck
  • 750 ml Pinot Noir for marinating
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots cut into 4-5 cm pieces
  • 1 cup Pearl Onions
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms quartered
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 4 cups Beef Stock homemade or high-quality store-bought
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 2 sprigs Thyme or substitute dried
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven-proof pot
  • Saucepan
  • Non-reactive container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the marinade by combining the chuck beef cubes, carrots, pearl onions, thyme, bay leaves, and Pinot Noir in a non-reactive container. Refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
  2. Strain the marinade, reserving the liquid and discarding solids. Simmer the reserved wine in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half, about 15–20 minutes.
  3. Pat the marinated beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and brown in an oven-proof pot over medium-high heat. Brown bacon, mushrooms, onions, and carrots separately.
  4. In the same pot, sauté diced onions until translucent. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for a minute. Add flour to create a roux.
  5. Gradually pour in beef stock and reduced wine, mixing until smooth. Return browned beef and bacon to the pot, add fresh herbs, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cover the pot and cook for 1 hour. Add mushrooms and pearl onions; cook for an additional 1.5 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Taste your Beef Bourguignon, adjust seasoning if necessary, and let sit overnight for intensified flavor before reheating and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Beef Bourguignon can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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