Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Classic Beef Bourguignon, a timeless French dish that transforms tender beef chunks into a delightful feast. Slowly simmered in a delicious apple vinegar sauce infused with aromatic herbs, this hearty recipe is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. Your guests will be captivated by the melt-in-your-mouth meat and the robust sauce that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ lbs beef chuck, cut into 2" pieces
- 5 strips turkey bacon, cut into 1" pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups bold red apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock
- Fresh thyme and bay leaves for seasoning
- 10 oz frozen pearl onions, drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, cook turkey bacon until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Season beef with salt and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and sear until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Lower heat, add butter, onions, carrots; sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook until darkened (2-3 minutes). Sprinkle flour; stir well.
- Deglaze with apple vinegar, adding beef stock and bouillon; bring to a simmer. Return beef and turkey bacon along with thyme and bay leaves to the pot.
- Cover and transfer to oven; cook for about two hours.
- Sauté mushrooms in remaining butter until browned; add pearl onions for another five minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- After two hours in the oven, add mushroom mixture to the pot; return to oven for another 45-60 minutes until beef is tender.
- Let sit covered for about thirty minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg