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Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon

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A classic French comfort food featuring tender beef in a rich wine sauce with aromatic vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cups red wine (Burgundy or similar)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 4 strips bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). In a large Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  2. Season the beef with salt and pepper, and dust with flour. In the same pot, sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion and sliced carrots to the pot, sauté for about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up brown bits. Simmer until reduced by a third.
  5. Return the beef and bacon to the pot along with the beef stock and bouquet garni. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and transfer to the oven.
  6. Cook low and slow for 2.5 to 3 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Sauté quartered mushrooms in butter until golden brown, then set aside.
  8. Remove the pot from the oven, discard bouquet garni, mix in sautéed mushrooms, and let sit for 10 minutes.

Notes

Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or with crusty French baguette. Can be made ahead—tastes even better the next day!

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Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French cuisine, comfort food, hearty stew, Julia Child

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