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Boeuf Bourguignon

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A classic French stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in red wine sauce with carrots and mushrooms, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 4 oz bacon, diced
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients by gathering and prepping everything you need.
  2. Render the bacon in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat with olive oil until crispy, then set aside.
  3. Brown the beef chunks in the same pot until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Sauté the onion and carrots until softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Enhance with tomato paste and flour, cooking for 2 minutes.
  6. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up brown bits, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, bacon, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Slow cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add sliced mushrooms about 30 minutes before serving.
  10. Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day. Great for serving with a crusty baguette.

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Keywords: Boeuf Bourguignon, French stew, hearty meals, comfort food

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