Beef Bourguignon Recipe: Rich and Hearty
Beef Bourguignon with a rich, hearty taste.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 oz bacon diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms quartered
- 1 cup pearl onions peeled
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour optional
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Optional: Fresh parsley thyme sprigs
- Suggested Pairings: Red wine mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F; pat the beef dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil; cook bacon until crispy; sear beef in batches.
- Sauté onion, carrots 5–6 min; add garlic 1 min.
- Stir in tomato paste, wine, broth, thyme, bay leaf, bacon, and beef; simmer.
- Braise in oven 2–2.5 hrs; add mushrooms, onions; simmer 15–20 min.
- Taste and adjust; serve in a white ceramic Dutch oven with parsley.
Notes
- Use quality red wine for flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try a gluten-free or vegetarian variation.
- Pair with egg noodles.