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Master the Art of Beef Bourguignon: A Flavorful Journey

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A rich, comforting French classic featuring tender beef simmered in red wine with herbs, bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 oz bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups red wine (such as Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 bouquet garni (parsley, thyme, bay leaf)
  • 16 pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 oz mushrooms, quartered
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cognac or brandy
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sear beef cubes in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. Sauté onions and carrots until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  6. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir and cook 2 minutes.
  7. Gradually pour in red wine, scraping browned bits from bottom. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Return beef and bacon to pot. Add beef stock, tomato paste, and bouquet garni. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook 2.5 to 3 hours until beef is tender.
  10. Meanwhile, sauté pearl onions and mushrooms in butter until browned. Set aside.
  11. Remove pot from oven. Stir in pearl onions and mushrooms. Adjust seasoning.
  12. If using, add cognac or brandy and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes on stove.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use well-marbled beef for the best texture. Avoid overcrowding during searing, and don’t rush the slow cooking process. This dish tastes even better the next day!

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Keywords: beef bourguignon, French stew, red wine beef, comfort food, slow cooked beef

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