Easy Beef Bourguignon
Beef bourguignon is a classic French dish that marries tender beef with rich, savory flavors of red wine and aromatic herbs. This easy beef bourguignon recipe transforms your kitchen into a cozy bistro, delivering a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or romantic dinners. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests and enjoy the heartwarming fragrance wafting through your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 strips bacon lardons
- 2 cups dry red wine (like Pinot Noir)
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
- Dust beef chunks with flour, then sear in the bacon fat until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped carrots and pearl onions in the same pot until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return beef and bacon to the pot.
- Add beef broth until everything is submerged, then add thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover tightly and transfer to the oven; cook for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Stir in mushrooms during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of brandy along with the wine. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for an additional time after removing it from the oven.