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Perfect 2-Hour Beef Bourguignon Recipe for Tender Bliss

Beef Bourguignon Recipe
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A classic French beef stew made with tender beef, red wine, and mushrooms.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bottle red wine (750ml)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Brown beef cubes in the bacon fat. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until softened.
  4. Add tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir for 1 minute.
  5. Return beef and bacon to the pot. Pour in wine and beef broth.
  6. Simmer covered for 2.5 hours on low heat.
  7. In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms in butter. Add to the stew.
  8. Mix flour with a little water and stir into the stew to thicken.
  9. Cook for another 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • Use a dry red wine like Pinot Noir or Burgundy.
  • For best results, marinate the beef in wine overnight.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

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