Traditional Bœuf Bourguignon à l’Ancienne
Experience the comfort of rustic French cooking with this slow-cooked Bœuf Bourguignon, rich in flavors and perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 210 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg of braising beef (chuck, brisket, etc.)
- 1 bottle of full-bodied red wine (Burgundy works best)
- 20 cl of beef broth
- 250 g of smoked bacon or lardons
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 6 potatoes, cubed
- 150 g of Paris mushrooms, sliced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 50 g of butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 bouquet garni (a mix of herbs like thyme, bay leaf, and parsley)
- A pinch of pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, and potatoes; slice the mushrooms.
- Sear the beef in butter over medium heat until it’s browned.
- Add the bacon to the pot and sauté until crispy.
- Soften the onions and carrots by cooking them until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and flour; cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in the red wine and beef broth, adding the bouquet garni and seared beef.
- Simmer covered on low heat for 2 to 3 hours.
- Add the potatoes and mushrooms in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Notes
This dish tastes even better when made in advance. Freezing works well for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Bœuf Bourguignon, French recipe, comfort food, slow cooker, hearty stew