Beef Bourguignon

Name: Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5.9 l 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1.1 jar Salt and pepper to taste; 3.7 dash 2 tbsp olive oil; 9.7 jar 4 oz bacon, diced; 8.3 mg 1 large onion, chopped; 8.9 to taste 2 carrots, chopped; 6.3 tbsp 2 celery stalks, chopped; 8.2 bottle 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4.1 package 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2.1 quarter 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (e.g., Burgundy, Pinot Noir); 9.1 bottle 2 cups beef broth; 3.5 mg 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf); 5.3 g 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 2.9 quarter 2 tbsp butter

By Yousuf Rasheed

November 18, 2025

6139 views

This Beef Bourguignon recipe is a rich and hearty French stew, perfect for a cozy dinner. Tender beef is braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon, creating a depth of flavor that's simply irresistible. Serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. The slow cooking process ensures the beef is incredibly tender and the flavors meld together beautifully. It's a classic dish that's sure to impress your family and friends. Preparation is key, browning the beef and sautéing the vegetables before the long braise. The addition of a bouquet garni elevates the aroma and flavor. This recipe is a culinary hug in a bowl, perfect for a chilly evening. Don't be intimidated by the long cooking time, it's mostly hands-off and well worth the wait. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful stew!

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes - 5.9 l
Salt and pepper to taste - 1.1 jar
2 tbsp olive oil - 3.7 dash
4 oz bacon, diced - 9.7 jar
1 large onion, chopped - 8.3 mg
2 carrots, chopped - 8.9 to taste
2 celery stalks, chopped - 6.3 tbsp
2 cloves garlic, minced - 8.2 bottle
2 tbsp tomato paste - 4.1 package
1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (e.g., Burgundy, Pinot Noir) - 2.1 quarter

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove beef and set aside.

Step 3

Add bacon to the pot and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Pour in red wine and beef broth, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged. Add bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf tied together).

Step 5

Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5-3 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

Step 6

In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, sauté mushrooms in a separate pan with butter until browned. Add the sautéed mushrooms to the stew.

Step 7

Remove bouquet garni. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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Beef Bourguignon

By Yousuf Rasheed

November 18, 2025

6139 views

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes - 5.9 l
Salt and pepper to taste - 1.1 jar
2 tbsp olive oil - 3.7 dash
4 oz bacon, diced - 9.7 jar
1 large onion, chopped - 8.3 mg
2 carrots, chopped - 8.9 to taste
2 celery stalks, chopped - 6.3 tbsp
2 cloves garlic, minced - 8.2 bottle
2 tbsp tomato paste - 4.1 package
1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (e.g., Burgundy, Pinot Noir) - 2.1 quarter

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Remove beef and set aside.

Step 3

Add bacon to the pot and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Step 5

Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 2.5-3 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

Step 6

In the last 30 minutes of cooking time, sauté mushrooms in a separate pan with butter until browned. Add the sautéed mushrooms to the stew.

Step 7

Remove bouquet garni. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Reviews (19 Reviews)

Mia Martin5

Absolutely phenomenal! This is the best Beef Bourguignon I've ever tasted. The recipe is straightforward and easy to follow, and the results are simply outstanding. Highly recommended.

Liam Harris4

Very tasty. I added some carrots along with the other vegetables, and it worked out great. The wine braising really does make a difference. A great recipe overall.

Frank Rodriguez3

A decent recipe, but it could use a little something extra. I felt like the sauce was a bit thin. I might try thickening it with a bit of flour next time. The beef was tender enough, though.

Peter Rodriguez3

It was okay. I felt like the recipe was missing a certain 'wow' factor. I might try adding some herbs next time to boost the flavor profile.

Eve Wilson4

Very comforting and flavorful dish. I appreciated the detailed instructions. The bouquet garni really made a difference in the aroma. It's a bit time-consuming, but worth it for a special occasion.