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Beef Bourguignon

Name: Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 lb beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes; 6 oz bacon or lardons, diced; 1 ½ cups dry red wine; 2 cups beef stock; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 8 oz pearl onions, peeled; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp butter

A deep, wine-dark braise of beef chuck, smoky lardons, pearl onions, and mushrooms, Beef Bourguignon is the great slow-cooked centerpiece of Burgundian home cooking.

⏱ 30 minPrep time

🔥 3 hrCook time

🍽 6Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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A deep, wine-dark braise of beef chuck, smoky lardons, pearl onions, and mushrooms, Beef Bourguignon is the great slow-cooked centerpiece of Burgundian home cooking. One pot does all the work; the sauce turns glossy and velvety while the meat becomes fork-tender.

Traditionally served with crusty bread, buttered noodles, or mashed potatoes, it is a cold-weather dinner meant for long, lazy evenings. It is even better reheated the next day, which is why cooks make a generous pot.

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Step by stepInstructions

Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon.
Brown the beef in batches in the bacon fat, then set aside.
Add the onion, carrots, and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato paste.
Return the beef and bacon; pour in the wine and stock and add the thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
Cover and braise at 325°F for 2 ½ hours, until the meat is tender.
Meanwhile, sauté the pearl onions and mushrooms in butter until browned.
Add them to the pot and simmer uncovered 30 minutes more until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.

💡 Chef tips & storage

For deeper flavor, marinate the beef in wine and herbs overnight, then pat dry before browning. The stew tastes even better the next day, so cook it ahead if you can.

Recipe details

Prep30 min

Cook3 hr

Servings6

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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