Description
A classic French dish that combines tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs in a rich red wine sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Beef (Chuck or Brisket), cut into chunks
- 2 cups Red Wine (a Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 8 oz Mushrooms (Button or Cremini), sliced
- 2 Carrots, sliced thick
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 3 tbsp Flour
- 1 tbsp Oil (for searing)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by cutting beef into chunks and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil and sear beef until browned on all sides.
- Remove beef and sauté onions and carrots until softened, then add garlic and mushrooms.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add seared beef back with broth, flour, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves.
- Simmer covered for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning before serving, garnishing with parsley.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef with hearty vegetables. The right red wine enhances the flavor—choose one that you enjoy drinking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef, bourguignon, French cuisine, comfort food, hearty meal, family recipe