Boeuf Bourguignon

If you love vegetables, meat and red wine,  then Boeuf Bourguignon is the dish for you! A highly seasoned cuisine, Beef Burgundy is a tasty dish that is a 'must try'in your kitchen. It's very simple to make and delicious to eat! It's highly recommended if you want to try a French dish to get that punch of flavors which is why this dish is fourth on the list of Top Ten Popular Foods in France! 

Beef bourguignon, also known as Beef Burgundy is a beef stew that is braised in red wine (typically red burgundy) and beef stock, which is usually flavoured with carrots, garlic, onions, and a bouquet garni (a bundle of different herbs tied together such as sage, thyme and bay leaves) and garnished with pearl onions, mushrooms and bacon. 

Ingredients!

3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes kosher salt. 

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon grape seed (or vegetable) oil

1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 pieces

2 large carrots, peeled, sliced, on bias into large chunks

1 large onion, chopped 

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoon tomato paste

3 tablespoon of all-purpose flour

3 cups of red dry wine

2 cups of low sodium beef broth

1 bay leaf

3 sprigs thyme

4 tablespoon of butter

1/2 pound of pearl onions

1/2 pound of cremini mushrooms, halved

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

How to make Boeuf Bourguignon

1) Preheat oven to 350°F. Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven (or ovenproof pot) over medium heat, heat oil. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 6 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel - lined plate. 

2) Increase heat to medium-high and working in batches, add beef in a simple layer, leaving room between each piece. Cook until seared on all sides, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining beef. 

3) Reduce heat to medium and stir in carrot and onion. If the pan seems very dark, add 1 tablespoon of water and use a wooden spoon to scrape dark. Season with salt and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 

4) Add flour and stir until vegetables are coated, then add wine, broth, bay leaves and thyme. Return bacon and beef to pot, cover pot with a tight fitting lid, and transfer to oven. Cook until beef is very tender and sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.

5) Meanwhile, cook pearl onions and mushrooms. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add pearl onions and mushrooms and cook,  stirring occasionally until golden and tender. If the pan seems dry, add water by the tablespoon.

6) Top each serving with pearl onions and mushrooms and garnish with parsley.

And voila! A juicy and fabulously made Beouf Bourguignon! Share this heartfelt dish with your loved ones! You won't regret it!! 

Ingredients and instructions sourced from www.delish.com :

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a28845919/beef-bourguignon-recipe/

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