Description
A rich and flavorful French stew made with tender beef, red wine, and earthy vegetables, perfect for gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
- 8 oz button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 shallots, diced
- 4 oz bacon, diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting beef into cubes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sear the bacon in a Dutch oven until crispy, then remove. Add beef and brown on all sides.
- Cook onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent, scraping up any browned bits.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping the bottom and allowing it to reduce for 5 minutes.
- Combine beef and bacon back into the pot with mushrooms, carrots, herbs, and beef broth. Cover the beef with liquid.
- Slow cook for 2 to 3 hours until beef is fork-tender, or transfer to an oven at 350°F.
- Final touches: adjust seasoning and remove herb sprigs. If sauce is too thin, reduce uncovered until thickened.
- Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Notes
Allow flavors to meld by preparing a day in advance. Avoid overcrowding the pot for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French stew, comfort food