Description
This Traditional Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a rich and hearty stew infused with red wine and aromatic herbs, perfect for comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
3 lbs beef chuck or stewing beef
cut into 2-inch cubes
½ bottle dry red wine
3 cloves garlic
minced
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 oz thick-cut bacon
diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots
peeled and sliced into thick rounds
1 large onion
chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 oz mushrooms
halved or quartered
1 cup pearl onions
peeled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
chopped
for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef cubes, red wine, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sauté the carrots and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute, then gradually add the beef broth, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add the tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, marinated beef with marinade, mushrooms, and pearl onions if using. Bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker, add the reserved bacon, and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the beef overnight. Adjust the seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Main dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Traditional Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, beef stew, slow cooker recipes, French cuisine, comfort food