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Beef Bourguignon III

Beef Bourguignon III features marinated beef slowly simmered in red wine with herbs until tender, yielding a deep, wine-forward sauce. It’s finished with a sauté of bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms for smoky, sweet, and earthy notes that balance the rich stew. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a special weekend meal.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook3 hrs 30 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Beef Bourguignon III
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix the beef, wine, parsley, thyme, and bay leaf. Marinate for 3 hours.

  2. 2

    Remove the beef; strain and save the marinade. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the sliced onion until tender. Stir in the beef and cook until evenly browned. Remove the beef and onion and set aside. Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring, until browned. Gradually stir in the beef broth, then the reserved marinade. Return the beef mixture to the pan. Cover and simmer for 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the bacon and small onions and sauté until the onions are tender. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until the mushrooms are golden brown. Serve as a garnish.

About This Recipe

Beef Bourguignon III is a French dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bacon Bits, Beef Broth, and Beef Stew Meat. Each serving provides about 545.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Beef Bourguignon III?
It is a French recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Beef Bourguignon III made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bacon Bits, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 13 is above.
How long does it take to make Beef Bourguignon III?
About 4 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 545.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Beef Bourguignon III easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.

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