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Ultimate Beef Bourguignon

A rich and classic French beef stew slow-braised in red wine with vegetables and herbs until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Stew
  • 3 lbs beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 4 oz bacon diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 8 oz pearl onions
  • 8 oz mushrooms halved
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook bacon in Dutch oven until crispy; remove.
  3. Brown beef in batches; set aside.
  4. Sauté onions and carrots; add garlic.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and flour.
  6. Deglaze with red wine, scraping browned bits.
  7. Add beef, bacon, stock, and herbs.
  8. Cover and braise at 325°F for 2.5–3 hours.
  9. Sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in butter.
  10. Add vegetables to stew for final 30 minutes.
  11. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Best made a day ahead for deeper flavor.