Burgundy Beef Stew

Burgundy beef stew is a rich and hearty dish that combines tender beef with aromatic vegetables and a robust red wine sauce. This classic french recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner, offering deep flavors that develop through slow cooking. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal!
This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 120 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 120 min · Total: 140 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include red wine, mushrooms, bay leaves, beef chuck.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
- 250 g mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 900 g beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp thyme (fresh, chopped)
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and minced garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the red wine and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Add the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, allowing the stew to cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy the stew hot, paired with crusty bread.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 36 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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