Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFrench Market BistroBeef Bourguignon Recipe

Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Slow-cooked beef in red wine sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasonings and Thickening

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Cut the beef chuck roast into 2-inch cubes. Season with salt and black pepper. Chop the carrots into large chunks, slice the onions into wedges, and mince the garlic cloves. Clean and slice the mushrooms. Cut the bacon into small pieces.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté the Bacon

    In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

  2. 3

    Brown the Beef

    In the same pot, add the beef cubes in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove and set aside with the bacon.

  3. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the chopped onions, carrots, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

  4. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Add the mushrooms, red wine, beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

  5. 6

    Thicken the Sauce

    Sprinkle the flour over the meat and vegetables. Stir well to combine and thicken the sauce.

  6. 7

    Slow Cook

    Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Finishing Touches

  1. 8

    Check Seasoning

    Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the beef bourguignon into bowls and serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

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