Classic Beef Bourguignon Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large yellow onion
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1 medium carrot
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3 cloves garlic
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8 ounces thick-cut bacon (5-6 slices)
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3-pound boneless beef chuck roast
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3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
→ Sauce & Aromatics
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry red wine
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1 cup low-sodium beef broth
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5 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 dried bay leaves
→ Vegetables & Finishing
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8 ounces pearl onions (about 25)
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)
→ Serving Options
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Egg noodles
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Mashed potatoes
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Crusty bread
# Instructions:
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Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
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Dice the onion into 2 cups worth, cut the carrot into 1/2-inch rounds, and mince the garlic cloves.
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Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and cook in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy and fat is rendered, about 10-12 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Cut beef into 2-inch cubes, pat dry, and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Brown in batches in the bacon fat, 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside with bacon.
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Cook onion and carrot in the same pot until softened. Add garlic, tomato paste, and flour. Cook until vegetables are coated and flour is golden.
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Add wine, scraping up browned bits. Add broth, thyme, bay leaves, and remaining salt. Return meat and bacon to pot. Bring to simmer.
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Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for about 2 hours until beef is very tender.
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Near the end of cooking, sauté pearl onions and mushrooms in butter with remaining seasonings until browned, 12-15 minutes.
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Add sautéed vegetables to the pot, remove herbs, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley if desired.
# Notes:
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This classic French dish is perfect for cold weather and improves in flavor if made a day ahead.
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Can be served over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.