Description
Warm up your winter nights with this delightful Beef Bourguignon Recipe. This classic French stew features tender, slow-cooked beef simmered in a rich sauce made from apple vinegar, fresh herbs, and savory vegetables. Perfect for cozy dinners or holiday gatherings, this hearty dish fills your home with comforting aromas while being surprisingly simple to prepare. Whether served over creamy mashed potatoes or with crusty bread, each bite offers a taste of gourmet comfort food that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-pound boneless chuck roast
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 5 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large carrot
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 cups apple vinegar
- 4 teaspoons beef bouillon
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Mashed potatoes for serving (optional)
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the cubed beef with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.
- Brown the beef in batches in the same pot until well-seared on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and carrot until softened, then add minced garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme sprig, and flour; cook for one minute.
- Pour in apple vinegar to deglaze the pot. Stir in bouillon and water; return beef and bacon to the pot.
- Cover and roast for about 2½ hours until the beef is tender.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until browned; add pearl onions and season before simmering briefly.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg