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Beef Bourguignon

Savor Every Bite of Hearty Beef Bourguignon Magic

Discover the magic of Beef Bourguignon, a comforting and flavorful French stew perfect for winter nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Stew
  • 2 lb Boneless beef shoulder or chuck Cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt For seasoning
  • Freshly ground black pepper Adjust according to taste
  • ¼ cup Olive oil Divided; substitute with vegetable oil for lighter touch
  • 4 medium Onions Halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbs All-purpose flour For thickening the sauce
  • 1 cup Red burgundy wine E.g., pinot noir; do not substitute with white wine
  • 6 medium Carrots Peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 clove Garlic Crushed or minced
  • 1 Bouquet garni Remove before serving
  • Water Add as necessary for cooking
  • Demi-glace Optional for extra depth of flavor
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven; sear the beef in batches until browned.
  3. Sauté the onions in remaining olive oil until softened and golden brown.
  4. Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, and cook for several minutes. Add wine and scrape the pot.
  5. Return beef to the pot, add carrots, garlic, bouquet garni, and water; stir well.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours.
  7. Monitor liquid levels, adding water as needed to maintain consistency.
  8. Check beef tenderness, remove bouquet garni, adjust seasoning, and garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allowing time for simmering to meld flavors is essential.

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