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Boeuf Bourguignon

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A classic French dish brimming with tender beef, rich red wine, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sear the bacon: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
  2. Brown the beef: Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper. In the same pot, sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to the plate with the bacon.
  3. Sauté the aromatics: Add the chopped onions and sliced carrots to the pot, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened. Add a splash of wine to deglaze the pot.
  4. Add flour and liquid: Sprinkle flour over the veggies, stirring to coat. Slowly pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze it.
  5. Bring it all together: Add the beef and bacon back into the pot, then pour in the beef broth. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Slow-cook the magic: Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 120-150 minutes. Adjust heat as necessary.
  7. Add the mushrooms and pearl onions: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the quartered mushrooms and peeled pearl onions.
  8. Taste and adjust: Just before serving, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaves.
  9. Garnish and plate: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day. Can be made in advance and frozen for later use.

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Keywords: boeuf bourguignon, french cuisine, comfort food, beef stew, hearty meal

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