Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Savory Simmering: Why Beef Bourguignon Should Be Your Next Comfort Food Recipe

As temperatures drop, cozying up with hearty dishes becomes a tradition. Few meals warm the soul quite like Beef Bourguignon, a classic French dish that marries tender beef with rich flavors, making it the ultimate comfort food. Slow-cooked in red wine, this dish is perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

• • Salt and pepper, to taste

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil

• • 6 ounces bacon, diced

• • 1 large onion, chopped

• • 2 carrots, sliced

• • 2 cloves garlic, minced

• • 3 tablespoons flour

• • 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)

• • 2 cups beef broth

• • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• • 1 teaspoon thyme

• • 1 bay leaf

• • 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered

• • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the beef in batches until golden, then remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add diced bacon and cook until crisp. Add onion and carrots, cooking until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir. Gradually add wine, scraping up browned bits. Return beef to pot, mixing with broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 2.5 hours or until beef is tender. Add mushrooms in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy this comforting classic that’s perfect for any occasion!

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