Beef Bourguignon
Rich Burgundian beef stew with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions. Julia Child's technique, weekend project, ten times better the next day.
- Total time:
- 3 hr 30 min
- Servings:
- 6
- Per serving:
- 620 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $7.20
- Difficulty:
- hard
Step-by-step
Heat oven to 325°F. Pat beef dry, season generously.
Render bacon in Dutch oven until crisp. Remove, leaving fat.
Brown beef in batches, 3 minutes per side. Do not crowd. Remove.
Sauté onion and carrot in pot 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, cook 1 minute.
Sprinkle flour, stir 1 minute. Pour wine, scrape the bottom. Add broth, herbs.
Return beef and bacon. Cover, transfer to oven. Braise 2.5 hours until fork-tender.
150 min timer
Sauté pearl onions and mushrooms in butter until golden, 8 minutes. Fold into stew.
Rest 10 minutes. Discard thyme stems and bay. Adjust seasoning. Serve over potato puree or noodles.
Cook's tip
Make it a day ahead. it tastes dramatically better after 12 hours in the fridge.
Storage
Refrigerate 5 days. Flavor improves overnight.
Freezer: Freezes 3 months.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
- 36g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 6g
- Sat Fat
- 13g
- Sodium
- 880mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use chuck instead of brisket?
Yes. chuck is actually preferred. Brisket can work but takes longer to break down.
No red wine?
Sub 3 cups beef broth + 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar + 1 tbsp grape juice. Different but acceptable.
Reviews
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
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