Originally from the Burgundy region, bœuf bourguignon has become an emblematic dish of French cuisine .
As with any good stew, the meat is cooked slowly in a red wine sauce (if it's Burgundy, all the better) and is accompanied by bacon, French onions, tender carrots and mushrooms.
The result is that explosion of flavors that only dishes cooked with time and care, in the old-fashioned way, can achieve. The texture is revealed as smooth, tender, and juicy…
This recipe is definitely one of those dishes you won't regret spending a morning in the kitchen making, and your guests will be raving about it. If you have any doubts, just give it a try and make it…
Recipe Information
- Preparation time : 10 minutes
- Cooking time : 2 hours and 45 minutes
- Total time : 2 hours and 55 minutes (plus half an hour to temper the meat and 15 minutes of resting time)
- Servings : 4
- Category : main course
- Type of cuisine : French
- Calories per serving (kcal) : 625
Ingredients for boeuf bourguignon for 4 people
- 750g of diced stewing beef
- 6-8 spring onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 medium carrots
- 60g of butter
- 150g of bacon strips
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 25 g of wheat flour
- 350 ml of red wine
- 350 ml of beef broth
- 300g of sliced mushrooms
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Necessary utensils
- Knife and cutting board
- Casserole
- Frying pan
How to make boeuf bourguignon
Before we begin preparing our boeuf bourguignon, we should take 750g of diced stewing beef out of the refrigerator half an hour beforehand to allow it to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, peel 6 to 8 shallots, mince 2 cloves of garlic, and peel and slice 3 medium carrots.
After that time, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat with 20g of butter—reserving the other 40g for later use—and cook 150g of bacon strips in it until fully cooked and slightly crispy. Drain and remove the bacon, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
Next, thoroughly dry the pieces of meat with paper towels, season them with salt and black pepper, add them to the pot, and brown them for about 2 or 3 minutes. It's important not to add too much meat at once, as it won't brown properly. Depending on the diameter of your pot, you may need to do this in batches. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside in a separate container.
Melt another 20g of butter in the saucepan and add the chopped garlic, sliced carrots, spring onions, 3 sprigs of thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Cook for 6-7 minutes over medium heat, until the onions begin to soften.
We put the meat and bacon back in the pot. We also add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and sprinkle in 25g of wheat flour, stirring everything well until no dry flour is visible.
Pour in 350 ml of red wine and 350 ml of beef stock until everything is covered. Cover and cook for 2 hours over low heat. If more liquid is needed, add equal parts red wine and beef stock.
While the stew is cooking, melt the remaining 20g of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, season to taste with salt and black pepper, and cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms are cooked through and lightly browned.
Add the mushrooms to the casserole dish and cook for another 30 minutes. By this time, both the meat and the other ingredients should be tender. If not, continue cooking for a few more minutes, adding more liquid if necessary. Then, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and let the beef bourguignon rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Easy-to-prepare summary
- We temper the meat and peel the shallots, chop the garlic cloves, and peel and cut the carrots.
- We brown the bacon in a saucepan with butter and remove it.
- We dry the meat, brown it in the same pan, and remove it.
- We cook the onions, garlic, and carrots with butter, bay leaf, and thyme, also in the same saucepan.
- Add the meat, bacon, tomato paste and flour, and stir well
- We add red wine and beef broth, and cook over low heat for 2 hours
- We sauté the mushrooms in butter
- Add the mushrooms to the casserole dish and cook for another 30 minutes.
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