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Beef Bourguignon

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Beef Bourguignon is a classic French stew that combines succulent chuck roast with a rich red wine sauce, fragrant herbs, and hearty vegetables. This dish, slow-cooked to perfection, boasts incredible depth of flavor and tender meat that melts in your mouth. Ideal for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is as rewarding to cook as it is to enjoy. Experience the warmth and comfort of Beef Bourguignon, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 cups red wine (Pinot Noir recommended)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and dicing bacon.
  2. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, brown the seasoned beef cubes in the bacon fat until golden on all sides. Remove beef from the pot.
  4. Sauté onions and garlic in the remaining fat for about five minutes until softened.
  5. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom.
  6. Return beef and bacon to the pot; add carrots, mushrooms, thyme, bay leaves, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  7. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover tightly and simmer for 2-3 hours until meat is tender.

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Keywords: For added richness, consider adding a splash of brandy during cooking. Feel free to substitute vegetables based on personal preference or seasonal availability.

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