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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
  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 417.7 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 417.7 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.

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