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Beef Bourguignon

Julia Child's famous French beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, pearl onions, and herbs. A dish that demands patience and rewards it generously.

DinnerFrenchAdvanced

30 min

Prep

3 hr

Cook

3 hr 30 min

Total

6

Servings

Advanced

Difficulty

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325F. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leave fat. Pat beef cubes dry, season with salt and pepper.

2

Working in batches, sear the beef on all sides in the bacon fat until deeply browned (3-4 minutes per side). Remove to a plate.

Tip: Don't crowd the pan. Sear in small batches for proper browning, not steaming.

3

Add olive oil if needed. Saute carrots and pearl onions for 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir 1 minute.

4

Pour in the wine and beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Return the beef and bacon. Add thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer.

5

Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2 hours. Add mushrooms and cook for 30 more minutes until the beef is fork-tender.

6

Remove bay leaves and thyme stems. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with parsley, alongside crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition per Serving

560kcal

Calories

44g

Protein

18g

Carbs

28g

Fat

3g

Fiber

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