Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
A cozy French classic featuring tender beef braised in rich red wine, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 500 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck or stew meat
- 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3–4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Start by heating a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Brown each side for about 5-7 minutes, then transfer to your slow cooker.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then toss in the diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
- Layer the ingredients: Arrange the carrots and mushrooms on top of the beef and onions.
- Pour in the liquid gold: Add the red wine and beef broth along with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Gently stir to combine.
- Set it and forget it: Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it to low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Taste and adjust: About 30 minutes before serving, taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
Perfect when served with crusty French bread or over creamy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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