Hearty Beef Bourguignon
Hearty Beef Bourguignon is a soul-warming stew that marries tender beef with the richness of red wine and aromatic herbs. This dish fills your home with irresistible scents, making it perfect for cozy gatherings or special occasions. With a foolproof recipe that guarantees restaurant-quality results, even novice cooks will shine as they serve this stunning, flavor-packed meal to family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 medium carrots, cut into thick chunks
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
- 2 large yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 oz bacon lardons
Instructions
- Prepare by chopping vegetables and cutting the beef.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sear beef until browned on all sides.
- Crisp bacon in the same pot; remove and set aside while keeping drippings.
- Sauté onions and garlic in bacon fat until fragrant; add carrots and mushrooms until tender.
- Add red wine, scraping up brown bits; stir in beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves; simmer gently.
- Return beef and bacon to the pot; cover tightly and cook on low for 2-3 hours until meat is fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Substitute red wine with additional beef broth if desired. Enhance flavors by adding herbs like rosemary or experimenting with different mushrooms.