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Weeknight Beef Bourguignon

Weeknight Beef Bourguignon delivers tender beef and smoky bacon nestled with mushrooms and carrots in a red wine and beef broth sauce. The flavors are deep and comforting with a gentle richness from tomato paste and herbs, perfect for a cozy dinner over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or crusty bread any cool evening.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook1 hr 5 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Weeknight Beef Bourguignon

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Beef Bourguignon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

46 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
46 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
6 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
92 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
2 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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14
Heart Health
73
Metabolic
32
Digestive
22
Inflammatory
55
Performance
44
General Wellness
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, toss the beef pieces with the salt and pepper; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until the fat renders and the bacon starts to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the seasoned beef to the bacon and cook, stirring often, until well browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the mushrooms and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Stir in the broth, wine, and carrots and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the beef is fork-tender.

  4. 4

    Uncover and remove 1/2 cup broth to a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Whisk in the flour until fully combined and smooth. Stir the flour mixture back into the beef mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

About This Recipe

Weeknight Beef Bourguignon is a French dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 417.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Weeknight Beef Bourguignon?
It is a French recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Weeknight Beef Bourguignon made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Diced Carrots, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
What goes well with Weeknight Beef Bourguignon?
Explore these French side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Weeknight Beef Bourguignon?
About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 417.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Weeknight Beef Bourguignon easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
Is Weeknight Beef Bourguignon healthy?
Weeknight Beef Bourguignon has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 417.43 calories and 46.45 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 660.52 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.0 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, 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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