Best Beef Bourguignon: 1 Ultimate Rich Comfort Dish
A classic French beef stew slow-cooked in red wine with vegetables and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
2 cups red wine
2 cups beef broth
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups mushrooms
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Sear beef in batches until browned.
- Cook onion and carrots, then add garlic.
- Stir in flour and tomato paste.
- Add wine and scrape pot.
- Return beef and add broth and herbs.
- Simmer until beef is tender.
- Add mushrooms near the end and finish cooking.
Notes
Use a good-quality wine.
Simmer slowly for best results.
Adjust thickness by reducing sauce.