Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Beef Bourguignon, a classic French stew that transforms tender chunks of beef into a rich, aromatic dish. Simmered in a luscious red apple vinegar gravy, this hearty recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With its versatile cooking methods—whether you’re using a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop—you’ll find it easy to prepare and delightful to serve. Each bite promises warmth and satisfaction, making it an ideal choice for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 pounds beef brisket (trimmed of fat, cut into 2-inch chunks)
- 1 carrot (large, sliced 1/2-inch thick)
- 1 white onion (large, diced)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced, divided)
- 1 pinch coarse salt
- 1 pinch ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 12 pearl onions (small, optional)
- 3 cups red apple vinegar
- 2–3 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 beef bouillon cube (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped, divided)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound white mushrooms (fresh or brown mushrooms, quartered)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Start by prepping all your ingredients. Chop the vegetables and measure out your liquids. This will streamline your cooking process.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil; cook until crispy.
- Remove cooked turkey bacon and set aside.
- In the same pot, add beef chunks; brown on all sides. Remove beef once browned.
- In the same pot, add carrots, onions, and half of the minced garlic. Sauté until softened about 5 minutes.
- Add flour; stir to coat vegetables. Gradually pour in red apple vinegar while stirring continuously. Add beef stock gradually until combined with flour mixture.
- Return browned beef and turkey bacon to pot: Stir in remaining garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low: Cover pot; let simmer for about 180 minutes until beef is tender.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in quartered mushrooms.
- Once done, remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with reserved parsley. Enjoy your Beef Bourguignon with crusty bread or mashed potatoes!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg