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Classic Beef Bourguignon

Classic Beef Bourguignon is the ultimate comfort food—rich, slow-simmered, and full of deep, savory flavors. Perfect for cozy weekends, special dinners, or any day you want your kitchen to smell like a French bistro.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb beef chuck roast cut into 1.5–2 inch cubes
  • 6 oz beef bacon chopped
  • 2 yellow onions chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups rich grape-based cooking liquid
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 oz mushrooms quartered
  • 1 cup pearl onions optional

Instructions
 

  • Brown chopped beef bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
  • Pat beef dry and sear in batches until browned. Set aside.
  • Sauté onions and carrots until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.
  • Return beef and beef bacon to the pot. Add grape-based liquid and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add beef stock, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover and simmer on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, until beef is tender.
  • In final 30 minutes, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in butter. Stir into stew before serving.
  • Adjust seasoning. Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or crusty bread.

Notes

For best flavor, make a day ahead. Freezes well. Reheat with a splash of broth or juice.
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