Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Beef Bourguignon, a classic French dish that has been lovingly adapted for modern kitchens. This recipe celebrates the art of slow cooking, transforming tender cuts of beef into melt-in-your-mouth morsels braised to perfection in aromatic apple vinegar. With fragrant herbs and a medley of colorful vegetables, this hearty stew is ideal for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, creating an unforgettable dining experience that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck roast or bottom round, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 6 strips thick-cut turkey bacon, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound small pearl onions, peeled
- 1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (if needed)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry apple vinegar
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and cook diced turkey bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Brown in batches until caramelized on all sides.
- Add sliced onions and carrots to the pot; sauté until softened. Stir in tomato paste and garlic.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; cook for two minutes.
- Gradually add apple vinegar while scraping browned bits from the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
- Return beef and turkey bacon to the pot; cover and braise in a preheated oven at 325°F for about 2 to 2½ hours until tender.
- In the last hour, sauté pearl onions in butter and cook mushrooms until golden brown.
- Once done, gently fold in onions and mushrooms before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg