Description
Pioneer Woman Beef Burgundy, also known as Beef Bourguignon, is a traditional French stew that features slow-cooked beef simmered in red wine, typically Burgundy, along with vegetables and aromatic herbs. The result is a deeply flavorful and tender dish that is perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices Beef Bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound mushrooms, quartered
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season the beef: Sprinkle the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- Brown the beef: In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.
- Cook the bacon: In the same pot, add the diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the chopped onion and sliced carrots to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Thicken the sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add the liquids: Pour in the red wine and beef broth, stirring to combine. Add the tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
- Combine ingredients: Return the browned beef and cooked bacon to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Bake the stew: Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Cook the mushrooms: In a skillet, sauté the quartered mushrooms until they are browned. Add them to the stew in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.