Description
This Beef Bourguignon recipe offers an irresistible blend of flavors and simple prep. Featuring tender beef, rich red wine, and savory vegetables, it’s perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless beef shoulder or chuck
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 medium onions (halved and thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup red burgundy wine (like pinot noir)
- 6 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bouquet garni
- 2.5–3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons demi-glace (optional)
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat and season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef in olive oil until browned.
- Sauté onions until golden and caramelized.
- Add flour to onions and cook briefly.
- Pour in red wine and scrape the pot bottom.
- Add carrots, garlic, and bouquet garni.
- Bring to boil, then lower heat and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Adjust consistency with water as needed.
- Finish by removing bouquet garni and taste for seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature beef for even cooking.
Avoid overcrowding when searing the beef.
Consider making the dish a day ahead for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg