Hearty Beef Bourguignon
Hearty Beef Bourguignon is a classic French stew that envelops you in warmth with every bite. Tender beef chunks simmer in a luxurious red wine sauce, paired beautifully with earthy mushrooms and sweet carrots. This dish transforms any dinner into a special occasion, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Its rich flavors and inviting aroma will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the beef, onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Pat the beef dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown half of the beef pieces seasoned with salt and pepper on all sides, then remove from pot.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and mushrooms in the same pot until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Return the browned beef to the pot along with minced garlic; sprinkle flour over everything. Stir in red wine while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or crusty bread after removing bay leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg