Beef Bourguignon
For a memorable meal, try Beef Bourguignon—the French stew Julia Child made famous. This version is
much easier—leaving you time to make a special starter and dessert.
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2 1/2 lbs. round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz. slab bacon, diced
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
4 large carrots, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 bottle dry red wine
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 tsp fresh thyme
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 lb. frozen pearl onions
10 oz. white mushrooms, quartered
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz. slab bacon, diced
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
4 large carrots, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 celery stalk, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 bottle dry red wine
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 tsp fresh thyme
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 lb. frozen pearl onions
10 oz. white mushrooms, quartered
directions:
1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp flour and toss to evenly coat.
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain all but 1 Tbsp of bacon fat from the pan.
3. Brown beef in small batches, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Add yellow onions, carrots, and celery to the pan; season with 2 tsp each salt and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes. Return beef to the pot and add wine plus 1 to 2 cups of water (enough to cover the beef). Stir in the tomato paste and add the bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to very low, then simmer, covered, until beef is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
5. In a small bowl, use a fork to combine the softened butter with the remaining flour. Stir flour mixture into the stew. Add pearl onions, mushrooms, and reserved bacon. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook until broth is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Ladle into individual bowls over mashed potatoes and serve.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves 8. Per serving: 360 calories, 15g carbs, 34g protein, 75mg cholesterol, and 15g fat.
Looking to make a hearty stew? Also try this Orange-Scented Pork & Veggie Stew recipe.
