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Decadent Beef Bourguignon Bliss

Decadent French Beef Bourguignon Heaven

Decadent French Beef Bourguignon Heaven is a rich and slow-simmered classic featuring tender beef braised in red wine with herbs and vegetables.This comforting dish develops deep, layered flavors as it gently cooks to perfection.Perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, it delivers authentic French country charm.Serve it with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or buttered noodles for a complete meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into large cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup pearl onions
  • 1 cup mushrooms halved
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat beef dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown beef in batches until seared on all sides and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy.
  5. Add onion and carrots and sauté until softened.
  6. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well.
  9. Return beef to the pot and pour in red wine and beef broth.
  10. Add thyme and bay leaves and bring to a gentle boil.
  11. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender.
  12. In a separate pan, sauté pearl onions and mushrooms until golden.
  13. Add sautéed onions and mushrooms to the stew and cook for 15–20 minutes more.
  14. Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaves before serving.
  15. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Choose a good-quality dry red wine for best flavor.
Slow simmering is key to tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef.
This dish tastes even better the next day after flavors deepen.
Skim excess fat from the surface before serving if desired.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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