Description
Warm up your evenings with this Comforting Beef Bourguignon, a classic French dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich red wine sauce. Enhanced with earthy mushrooms, sweet pearl onions, and crispy bacon, this hearty meal is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night at home. The deep flavors meld beautifully, creating an irresistible aroma that will make your kitchen the heart of your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into thick rounds
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp Herbs de Provence (or thyme)
- 4 oz bacon lardons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides (approximately 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add bacon lardons and cook until crispy (about 4 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and pearl onions; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms shrink (around 3-4 minutes).
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return seared beef to the pot along with beef broth and Herbs de Provence. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and let simmer for about two hours until meat is tender.
- Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg