Luscious Beef Bourguignon
Luscious Beef Bourguignon is a classic French stew that warms the soul with its rich flavors and tender beef. This comforting dish features succulent chunks of chuck roast simmered in a savory red wine sauce, accompanied by aromatic herbs, mushrooms, carrots, and onions. Perfect for gatherings or cozy weeknights, this hearty stew promises to envelop you in warmth and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 cups red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast cubes with salt and pepper. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the bacon fat, sear beef cubes in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions and carrots in the same pot for about 5 minutes; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pot; simmer for two minutes.
- Return beef and bacon to the pot; stir in beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and mushrooms. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover tightly and simmer for about two hours or until beef is fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg