Description
Easy Beef Bourguignon is a classic French dish that transforms tender chunks of beef into a rich, flavorful masterpiece. Slow-cooked in a hearty blend of red wine, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables, this comforting stew is perfect for chilly evenings or special gatherings. With every bite, you’ll experience deep flavors and mouthwatering tenderness that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups dry red wine (like Burgundy)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
- 4 oz bacon lardons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting the beef into uniform cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes until browned.
- Add bacon lardons to the pot and cook until crispy; then remove the bacon but keep the drippings.
- Sauté onions and carrots in the drippings until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are golden (around 4-5 minutes).
- Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, simmering for about 10 minutes.
- Add beef broth and bouquet garni; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer for at least 1.5 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 95mg