Description
Hearty beef bourguignon elevates classic French comfort cuisine with rich, tender meat braised in red wine. Simmering slowly, this robust dish promises deep flavors that transport diners straight to the French countryside while satisfying your deepest culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 3 pounds (3 lbs) boneless beef chuck, cubed
- 1/4 cup flour
Protein:
- 5 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 8 ounces (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 1 pound (1 lb) baby potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons thyme, chopped
- Fresh parsley
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Crisp bacon in a skillet until golden and slightly crunchy, releasing its rich, smoky essence.
- Generously season beef chunks with salt and pepper, then sear in the same skillet until deep brown and caramelized on all surfaces.
- Deglaze the pan with robust red wine, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Whisk together wine, beef broth, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and flour to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Transfer the liquid mixture into the slow cooker, combining it with the seared meat and crispy bacon.
- Add minced garlic, fragrant thyme sprigs, chunky carrot pieces, hearty potato cubes, and earthy sliced mushrooms.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 8-10 hours, allowing flavors to meld and meat to become meltingly tender.
- Once cooking is complete, let the stew rest for 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley just before serving to add a bright, herbaceous note.
- Serve piping hot in deep bowls, perfect for a comforting, rustic meal.
Notes
- Select fatty, marbled beef cuts like chuck roast or brisket for maximum tenderness and rich flavor.
- Thoroughly pat beef dry before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in juices.
- Consider reducing wine quantity by half if preferring milder alcohol undertones in the final dish.
- Swap traditional beef for lamb or mushroom-based protein to create delicious vegetarian or alternative protein variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 6 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg