Beef Bourguignon

Name: Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon; Bacon: 150 g; Beef brisket: 1.5 kg; Carrot: 1; Red Onion: 1; Garlic: 6 cloves; Salt to taste; Flour: 2 tablespoons; Red wine: 500 ml (Merlot or Pinot Noir); Beef broth: 500 ml; Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons; Bay leaves: 2; Butter: 35 g; Brown mushrooms: 500 g; Parsley: 2 teaspoons freshly chopped

Cuisine:

French

1 hour and 30 minutes
Serves 8
Medium

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
150 g Bacon
1.5 kg Beef brisket
1 Carrot
1 Red Onion
6 cloves Garlic
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons Flour
500 ml (Merlot or Pinot Noir) Red wine
500 ml Beef broth
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
2 Bay leaves
35 g Butter
500 g Brown mushrooms
2 teaspoons freshly chopped Parsley

Directions

“Beef Bourguignon is a classic French dish that highlights the rich flavors of tender beef. This famous French beef stew features beef braised in red wine, accompanied by vegetables like carrots and onions, creating a delightful combination. When preparing Beef Bourguignon, the slow cooking process enhances the dish’s deep flavor, making it a favorite for family gatherings and special occasions. For an authentic Beef Bourguignon experience, serve it with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes, complementing this hearty stew perfectly.”

Step 1: Fry the Bacon and Meat
First, preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F).

Heat oil in a large, thick-bottomed pot and fry the bacon cut into pieces. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a plate. Do the same with the beef that you’ve cut into large pieces.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Now, add chopped onion and carrot slices to the remaining fat and sauté until slightly softened.

Add four finely chopped garlic cloves and stir-fry for just a minute.

Step 3: Return the Beef and Bacon
Add the previously browned pieces of bacon and beef. Season with salt, sprinkle with flour, and mix well, allowing it to brown on all sides.

Pour in the wine, broth, add tomato paste and bay leaves, then mix everything together.

Step 4: Transfer to the Oven
Bring everything to a boil, then turn off the heat and move the pot into the preheated oven for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 5: Prepare the Mushrooms
Toward the end of cooking, when the beef is tender and falling apart, prepare the mushrooms.

Melt butter in a pan, add the mushrooms, and sauté for about five minutes while stirring.

Step 6: Combine and Serve
Add the mushrooms to the pot with the beef. Serve the dish with mashed potatoes.