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Classic Beef Bourguignon

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Classic Beef Bourguignon is a rich, slow-simmered French stew made with tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a deeply flavorful red wine sauce. This elegant yet comforting dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth meat and a luxurious gravy perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into large cubes
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8 oz mushrooms, halved
  • 1 cup pearl onions
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Season beef cubes with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a large Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in pot.
  4. Add olive oil if needed and sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  5. Sauté onion and carrots in the same pot for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat.
  7. Return beef and bacon to the pot. Pour in red wine and beef broth, ensuring meat is mostly submerged.
  8. Add thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and transfer to oven.
  9. Cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  10. During the last 30 minutes, sauté mushrooms and pearl onions separately until lightly browned, then stir into stew.
  11. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use a good-quality dry red wine such as Pinot Noir.
  • For thicker sauce, simmer uncovered at the end to reduce.
  • This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors deepen.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months in airtight containers.

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