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Easy Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Easy Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Classic beef bourguignon made simpler: tender beef, smoky bacon, and mushrooms in a rich red wine sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 6 oz thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1.5 cup sliced carrots
  • 10 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2.5 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2.5 cup dry red wine Burgundy or any dry, medium-bodied red
  • 2 cup beef broth low-sodium
  • 0.5 tsp crushed bay leaf
  • 1.5 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 cup pearl onions, peeled
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Pat beef dry. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with flour to lightly coat.
  • Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate; leave drippings.
  • Add olive oil to the pot. Brown beef in batches in the bacon fat until deeply seared. Set browned beef aside.
  • Sauté onion and carrots in the pot until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook until lightly browned.
  • Stir in butter, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant and glossy.
  • Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Return beef and bacon to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, crushed bay leaf, and pearl onions. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Cover and braise in the oven until the beef is fork-tender, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Skim fat. Season to taste. If needed, simmer uncovered a few minutes to thicken. Stir in parsley and rest 10 minutes.

Notes

Serve over buttery mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or creamy polenta. For a deeper mushroom flavor, swap half the cremini for sliced shiitakes. Leftovers keep 4 days chilled or freeze up to 3 months; rewarm gently with a splash of broth or water.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Beef Bourguignon Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.