Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot
This hearty beef bourguignon pairs tender beef chuck with Merlot, beef broth, onion, carrots, and celery for a rich, deeply flavored stew. Thyme and bay leaf add herbal warmth, while a touch of flour and butter lends body to the sauce. Serve it as a comforting main course for a cozy dinner or special gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 hrs 25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Generously season beef with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a plate.
- 3
Cook and stir onion, butter, and a pinch of salt in drippings in the Dutch oven until onion begins to sweat. Stir in flour; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in wine; bring to a simmer and cook until wine is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Return beef and any accumulated juices to the Dutch oven. Add broth, carrots, celery, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf; season with salt. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat until meat is almost tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 5
Remove the lid and continue cooking at a simmer until meat is tender and stew is thick, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 764.31 kcal High 38%
- Protein 75.54 g Good Source 151%
- Carbohydrate 22.35 g 8%
- Total Fat 41.87 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 13.05 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 237.1 mg High 79%
- Sodium 1596.83 mg High 69%
- Dietary Fiber 1.91 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.49 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 95.86 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 7.63 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 232.23 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 9.17 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 8.87 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 764.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 764.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot healthy?
- Beef Bourguignon Made with Merlot has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 764.31 calories and 75.54 g of protein, or 151% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1596.83 mg (69% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.05 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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