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Beef Bourguignon

5 from 19 votes
French dish of slow cooked beef, considered by many to be the mother of all stews, Beef Bourguignon is a French dish made with beef, bacon, carrots, onions and mushrooms slow cooked in a rich red wine sauce.
Easy Beef Bourguignon with red wine sauce and vegetables
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb (900 g) Beef brisket
  • 7 oz (200g) Bacon
  • 1 lb. (450 g) Mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 2 Onions
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato paste
  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp. Flour
  • 2 cups Red wine
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. Black pepper
  • 3 Bay leaves

Instructions

  • Sauté the bacon over medium heat for about 3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  • Pat dry beef with paper towel; sear in batches in the hot oil/bacon fat until browned on all side. Once browned, remove into a bowl,
  • In the remaining oil/bacon fat add butter. Add mushrooms to the pot and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, once browned, remove into a bowl
  • Add carrots and diced onions and cook until softened, (5-6 minutes).
  • Return the mushrooms and bacon into the pot, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and 6 cloves minced garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with flour, toss well and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add wine 2 cups and water 3 cups.
  • Return beef to pan, add thyme, salt, black pepper, bay leaves. Stir well, cover the lid and simmer for 90 minutes.
  • Beef Bourguignon is Ready!

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