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Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon prepared dish

Beef bourguignon is a classic french dish that features tender beef braised in a rich red wine sauce, complemented by aromatic vegetables and herbs. This hearty stew is perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes. Enjoy the deep flavors and comforting textures of this traditional recipe!

This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 150 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 150 min · Total: 170 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, bacon, onion, red wine.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 150 g bacon (chopped)
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 750 ml red wine (preferably Burgundy)
  • 3 medium carrots (sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 500 ml beef broth
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp thyme (fresh, chopped)
  • 250 g button mushrooms (halved)
  • 1200 g beef chuck (cut into 2-inch cubes)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped bacon, cooking until crispy.
  3. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  4. Add the beef cubes to the pot in batches, browning them on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  5. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute.
  7. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze, then add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  8. Return the beef and bacon to the pot, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  9. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven, cooking for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.
  10. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the halved mushrooms to the pot.
  11. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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