Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Ingredients

   Gather and prepare all ingredients. Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes, slice the carrots, dice the onion, and quarter the mushrooms.

2. 2

   Cook Bacon

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

3. 3

   Brown the Beef

   In the same pot, add olive oil if necessary, then add the beef cubes in batches, browning on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

4. 4

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

5. 5

   Combine Ingredients

   Stir in the flour, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another minute.

6. 6

   Add Wine and Broth

   Pour in the red wine and beef broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Simmer Stew

   Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Add the mushrooms. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 to 2.5 hours until the beef is tender.

8. 8

   Serve

   Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your Beef Bourguignon with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.