{"id":"ecfd24f5-a518-4ca4-bf32-3ee34df88f69","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/ecfd24f5-a518-4ca4-bf32-3ee34df88f69","source_url":"https://lacuisinedegeraldine.fr/en/traditional-beef-bourguignon","title":"Beef Bourguignon (French Classic)","description":"Original French Boeuf Bourguignon – with tender meat and a rich red wine sauce. A classic, made easy!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","cook_time":"PT180M","total_time":"PT180M","image_url":"https://lacuisinedegeraldine.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/boeuf-bourguignon-239-2-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"7 oz bacon (aka lardons in French, 200 g)","item":"bacon","quantity":7,"unit":"oz","preparation":"aka lardons in French, 200 g"},{"text":"2.6 lbs beef chuck (cut into 4 cm pieces (1.2 kg))","item":"beef chuck (cut into 4 cm pieces (1.2 kg))","quantity":2.6,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1  large onion (thinly sliced)","item":"large onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"2  garlic cloves (whole and flattened)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"whole and flattened"},{"text":"2  carrots (sliced)","item":"carrots","quantity":2,"preparation":"sliced"},{"text":"2 tbsp butter (30 g)","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":30,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 tbsp tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp flour","item":"flour","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 cups red wine (Pinot Noir, Syrah or Merlot (750 ml))","item":"red wine (Pinot Noir, Syrah or Merlot (750 ml))","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1  bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf and rosemary tied together)","item":"bouquet garni","quantity":1,"preparation":"thyme, bay leaf and rosemary tied together"},{"text":"½ cup beef broth (optional; more as needed (120 ml))","item":"beef broth (optional; more as needed (120 ml))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"9 oz button mushrooms (cleaned and halved or quartered (250 g))","item":"button mushrooms (cleaned and halved or quartered (250 g))","quantity":9,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"3  small shallots","item":"small shallots","quantity":3},{"text":"2 tbsp butter (30 g)","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":30,"unit":"g"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cut the beef into 4 cm (1.5 inch) cubes. Season with salt and pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large Dutch oven or casserole, heat a little olive oil and fry the bacon until golden brown. Remove and set aside."},{"number":3,"text":"In the same fat, sear the beef cubes in batches over high heat until well browned on all sides. Set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the onions, carrots, garlic, and a knob of butter to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions begin to color."},{"number":5,"text":"Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Stir in the tomato paste, then dust with flour and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste and help thicken the sauce."},{"number":6,"text":"Deglaze with red wine and beef stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to release all browned bits. Ensure the meat is almost fully covered with liquid. Top up with more stock or water if needed. Add the bouquet garni."},{"number":7,"text":"Cover the pot and let simmer:In the oven: Preheat to 160 °C (320 °F, convection) or 180 °C (355 °F, traditional). Cook for 2 to 3 hours.On the stove: Simmer gently over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours.Stir occasionally and ensure the sauce only simmers gently, do not boil, as boiling can dry out the meat."},{"number":8,"text":"About 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, sauté the mushrooms in a pan with olive oil until golden. Set aside."},{"number":9,"text":"In the same pan, cook the shallots with a splash of water or wine and a knob of butter, covered, until soft and lightly caramelized."},{"number":10,"text":"Just before serving, gently stir the mushrooms and shallots to coat them with sauce. Serve warm, ideally with boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, or pasta."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T16:15:28.561466+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T16:15:28.561466+00:00"}