Description
Transport yourself to a cozy French bistro with this delightful Beef Bourguignon, a classic dish perfect for special gatherings. Tender beef slowly braised in rich red wine, paired with mushrooms, carrots, and aromatic herbs creates an unforgettable flavor experience. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the luscious sauce. Ideal for chilly evenings, this recipe combines minimal prep time with maximum flavor impact, making it a must-try comfort food that your family and friends will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 cups dry red wine
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook diced bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Sear beef cubes in the bacon drippings until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in red wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in thyme and bay leaves.
- Return beef and bacon to the pot along with carrots and mushrooms. Pour in enough beef broth to cover ingredients; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer low for 2-3 hours until beef is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg