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Boeuf Bourguignon with Red Wine and Bacon: A Rustic French Classic Made Cozy
Hearty French Boeuf Bourguignon with Wine, Beef, and Bacon
Beef bourguignon or bœuf bourguignon, also called beef Burgundy, and bœuf à la Bourguignonne, is a French beef stew braised in red wine, often red Burgundy, and beef stock, typically flavored with carrots, onions, garlic, and a bouquet garni, and garnished with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon.
If there’s one dish that makes you slow down and enjoy every bite, it’s Boeuf Bourguignon. This French beef stew simmers away with red wine, bacon, and herbs until the meat turns melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s rich, rustic, and the kind of food that makes the kitchen smell amazing for hours.
Why You’ll Love and Enjoy Boeuf Bourguignon:
- It’s hearty and cozy, perfect for chilly evenings.
- The red wine and bacon give the sauce incredible depth.
- Chickpeas add a little twist and extra protein.
- The slow cooking makes the beef unbelievably tender.
- Pairs perfectly with buttery mashed potatoes.
Rich and comforting Boeuf Bourguignon simmered with red wine, bacon, and herbs. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a French classic at home.
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Boeuf Bourguignon with Red Wine and Bacon
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinate: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 16 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: French
Description
Boeuf Bourguignon is a rustic French stew with beef, bacon, and red wine simmered to perfection. Cozy, comforting, and perfect with mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg stewing beef, cut into chunks
- 2–3 tbsp flour, for dusting
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 8 bacon rashers, diced
- 4 celery sticks, chopped
- 6 small onions, peeled
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 × 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine (use a bold one)
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 cup baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the beef in red wine overnight, covered.
- The next day, drain the beef (save the wine).
- Pat dry, dust with flour.
- Heat butter and oil in a heavy pot. Brown beef in batches until golden. Set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté garlic, bacon, celery, onions, and carrots for 3–4 minutes.
- Add reserved wine, tomatoes, and beef stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return beef and veggies to the pot. Add bay leaves and rosemary. Cover, simmer gently for 2½ hours.
- Add soaked chickpeas. Cook another hour until beef and chickpeas are tender.
- Stir in spinach at the end. Season well.
- Serve hot with creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Joy
Boeuf Bourguignon is a rustic French stew with beef, bacon, and red wine simmered to perfection. Cozy, comforting, and perfect with mashed potatoes.
Boeuf Bourguignon is a rich French stew where beef, bacon, red wine, and herbs simmer until tender. The sauce is deep and flavorful, the meat melts in your mouth, and it’s best served with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s rustic, comforting, and the kind of dish that makes you want seconds.
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