Beef Stew In Red Wine (boeuf Bourguignon)

Beef Stew in Red Wine, also known as Boeuf Bourguignon, is a classic French dish that is rich, hearty, and full of flavor. This slow-cooked stew is perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner party.

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Beef Stew In Red Wine (boeuf Bourguignon)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound pearl onions
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the beef cubes with the flour until evenly coated.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  3. Working in batches, brown the beef cubes in the bacon drippings. Remove the beef and set aside.
  4. Add the olive oil to the pot and sauté the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic until softened.
  5. Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Pour in the red wine and beef broth. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. In a separate pan, sauté the pearl onions and mushrooms in butter until golden. Add them to the stew and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Remove the bay leaves and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
3 hours
Total time:
3 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Dutch oven Large bowl Large pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the Beef Stew in Red Wine with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.

Tips & tricks

For even more flavor, marinate the beef cubes in the red wine for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$30