Description
Looking for the best beef bourguignon recipe? This easy and rich French stew is a quick way to impress with deep comforting flavors. A simple, healthy twist on a classic dish perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or cozy nights in. Save this quick and hearty beef idea today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1.5 cups mushrooms, halved
Instructions
- Season and flour beef. Brown in batches and set aside.
- Cook bacon until crispy and remove.
- Sauté carrots, onions, and garlic. Stir in tomato paste.
- Deglaze with wine, then add broth, bay leaves, thyme, beef, and bacon.
- Cover and simmer on low for 2.5–3 hours.
- Add mushrooms during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Remove herbs, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a bold dry red wine for best flavor.
- Make ahead and reheat—flavor improves over time.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or bread.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg