Description
Indulge in the warmth of Comforting Beef Bourguignon, a classic French dish perfect for special occasions. Tender beef chuck roast simmers in a rich red wine sauce, enhanced by savory vegetables and herbs. This heartwarming stew creates a delightful dining experience that brings friends and family together. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups full-bodied red wine (Pinot Noir)
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 oz bacon lardons (about 4 strips)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Season the beef with salt and pepper. Dice onions, slice carrots, and quarter mushrooms.
- Brown the bacon lardons in a large pot over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sear the beef cubes in bacon fat until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Add onions, garlic, and carrots; sauté until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Pour in red wine and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and reserved bacon. Bring to a simmer; cover tightly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg