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Beef Bourguignon

A cozy and classic French dish featuring tender beef braised in red wine with vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 23 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 bottle red wine (preferably Burgundy)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
  • 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients by chopping and measuring all your ingredients.
  2. Season the Beef with salt and pepper.
  3. Brown the Beef in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Sauté the Vegetables in the same pot until softened.
  5. Add Tomato Paste and cook for about a minute.
  6. Deglaze the Pot with red wine, scraping up the brown bits.
  7. Return the Beef to the pot with beef broth and bouquet garni.
  8. Slow Cook covered for 2 to 3 hours until tender.
  9. Cook the Pearl Onions and Mushrooms in a separate skillet during the last 30 minutes.
  10. Taste and Adjust seasoning before serving, removing bouquet garni.

Notes

Serve with crusty French bread or over mashed potatoes. Can be made in advance for better flavor development.

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Keywords: Beef Bourguignon, French recipe, hearty meals, comfort food