Description
A classic French stew made with beef, red wine, and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Remove the beef and set aside. Add onion and carrots to the pot and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and beef broth, then return the beef and bacon to the pot.
- Add the bouquet garni, cover, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, sauté the mushrooms in a skillet and add them to the stew.
- Thicken the sauce with flour if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use cornstarch instead of flour.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version with mushrooms or lentils.
- Substitute any root vegetables you enjoy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: beef bourguignon, French stew, comfort food