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Classic Beef Bourguignon

Classic Beef Bourguignon: A Cozy Culinary Escape

This Classic Beef Bourguignon wraps you in warmth and flavor, ideal for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2.5 to 3 lbs Stewing Beef Cuts like beef chuck or short rib
  • 2 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Substitute with olive oil if preferred
  • 8 oz Cured Pork/Bacon Pancetta is a great alternative
  • 4 sprigs Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 3 Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced or whole
  • 10 Pearl Onions Shallots or chopped onions can substitute
  • 4-5 medium Carrots Can be omitted if not preferred
  • 2 cups Red Wine Use a good-quality dry red
  • 2 tbsp Brandy Optional
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Homemade or low-sodium
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Recommended for flavor
  • ¼ cup Flour Cornstarch can be gluten-free alternative
  • 1 lb Cremini Mushrooms Button mushrooms are a fine substitute
  • Parsley For garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat the stewing beef dry, season with salt and pepper, and let rest for 2 hours.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat, add bacon, and cook until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving fat in the pot.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and brown beef cubes in batches for about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same pot, add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, garlic, carrots, onions, thyme, and bay leaves. Sauté for 6-7 minutes.
  5. Return beef and bacon to the pot, stir in tomato paste and flour. Add wine and broth, simmer, cover, and bake at 325°F for 1.5 hours.
  6. Sauté mushrooms in a separate pan until golden, then stir into the beef mixture and return to oven for another 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, stir, and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This stew only gets better over time. Consider making it a day ahead to enhance flavors.

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