Yes, I know that it’s Spring….but who would turn down a plate of good beef bourguignon? Not me! I mean really….it’s great anytime of the year.
The sauce that this beef bourguignon cooks in is so scrumptious and filled with flavor! I could drink it. Really, I could!
Getting a pot of beef bourguignon going in the kitchen smells up the whole house with the most amazing aroma! Just makes you feel so home-y!
Easy Beef Bourguignon.
A delicious beef borguignon made easy. Classic flavors and so comforting.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 slices of bacon chopped
- 2 lbs stew meat
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 carrots diced
- 2 stalks of celery diced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp butter to finish
Instructions
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In a heavy oven proof stock pot cook the bacon until crispy.
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Add in the beef and seasonings and cook until browned. You may want to do this step in batches if your pot is not large enough.
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Once the beef mixture has browned, add in the onions, garlic, thyme and bay leaves and cook until fragrant.
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Sprinkle the beef mixture with the flour and cook until totally combined and coated.
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Add in the tomato paste and soy sauce and stir to combine.
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Place the carrots and celery in with the thick mixture and stir to combine.
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Add in the wine and cook for about 2 or 3 minutes before adding the beef broth.
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Once the mixture returns to a boil, cover with a lid and place in a 375 degree oven and roast for 2 hours.
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Right before serving, add the butter in and stir to combine. It adds a nice finishing touch to the beef bourguignon.
Recipe Notes
You can also add mushrooms to this recipe and pearl onions.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or even polenta.
Enjoy this big pot of yumminess!
This is what I call a happy plate! Ah….so amazingly easy and delicious!
Enjoy!!