Description
This Classic Beef Bourguignon is a timeless French comfort food recipe featuring tender beef slowly braised with red wine, aromatic vegetables, herbs, and a rich savory sauce. With deep flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this cozy dish is perfect for family dinners, holidays, and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
For the Bourguignon Sauce
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
For the Vegetables
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Pat beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the bacon: In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Brown the beef: Sear beef pieces in batches until deeply browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Build the flavor base: Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and flour.
- Create the sauce: Return beef and bacon to the pot. Add red wine, beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Braise slowly: Cover and cook in a 325°F (160°C) oven for 2 1/2–3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Finish and serve: Sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in butter, then stir into the stew. Remove herbs and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare Beef Bourguignon a day ahead and reheat gently before serving—the flavors become even richer overnight. Use a good-quality red wine that you would enjoy drinking for the most balanced sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: classic beef bourguignon, French beef stew, red wine beef recipe, comfort food recipe, slow cooked beef, traditional French cuisine
