Beef Bourguignon
A classic French stew of beef braised in red wine, enriched with mushrooms, carrots, and aromatic herbs, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Beef Chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large Carrots, chopped
- 1.5 cups Red Wine (dry)
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- Fresh Thyme, to taste
- Olive Oil, for cooking
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Optional: Bay Leaves, Parsley, Oregano or Rosemary
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: chop vegetables and prepare beef cubes.
- Sear the beef in a hot Dutch oven with olive oil until golden brown.
- Sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and stir.
- Add mushrooms and carrots and cook until browned.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up the browned bits.
- Combine beef, broth, and herbs, bring to a simmer.
- Cover and let stew for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Let rest briefly, then adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles and garnish with parsley. This dish tastes even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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