Beef Bourguignon, also known as Beef Burgundy, is a classic French dish known for its deep, savory flavor from slow-cooked beef stewed in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and carrots. It’s a perfect dish for a comforting meal on a chilly evening.
📋 Ingredients:
- 🥩 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 🍷 2 cups red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
- 🥕 2 carrots, sliced
- 🍄 1 cup mushrooms, quartered
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌿 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, and parsley tied together)
- 🥓 4 strips of bacon, diced
- 🍚 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
- 🌿 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 🧈 2 tbsp butter
- 🍚 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
📝 Directions:
1. Prepare the Beef:
- 🧂 Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat and brown the beef cubes in batches, ensuring not to crowd them. Set aside.
2. Cook the Bacon and Vegetables:
- 🥓 In the same skillet, add the diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
- 🧅 Add the chopped onions, carrots, and garlic to the pan, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Deglaze and Combine:
- 🍷 Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Add the tomato paste and stir well. Return the beef and bacon to the pan.
- 🌿 Add the bouquet garni, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
4. Mushrooms:
- 🍄 In a separate pan, melt the remaining butter and sauté the mushrooms until they are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
5. Thicken the Sauce:
- 🍚 Once the beef is tender, remove a few tablespoons of the sauce and whisk with flour to create a slurry. Stir the slurry back into the pot to thicken the sauce.
6. Final Assembly:
- 🍄 Add the sautéed mushrooms to the stew. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
7. Serve:
- 🍽 Remove the bouquet garni. Garnish the Beef Bourguignon with chopped fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy your rich and hearty Beef Bourguignon, a classic dish that brings a taste of French countryside cuisine to your table.
⏱ Preparation Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
💡 Notes:
- For best results, marinate the beef in red wine overnight in the refrigerator to enhance the flavor.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together, so it’s perfect for making ahead.
Savor every bite of this luxurious Beef Bourguignon, a dish sure to impress any guest or satisfy any cozy night in. 🍷✨