Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
This Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a heartwarming dish featuring tender beef, savory bacon, and aromatic herbs, perfect for cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating the beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
For the Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Toss beef cubes in flour, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook bacon until crispy; remove and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Brown beef in batches in the skillet; transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
Sauté the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and carrots about 5 minutes until softened; add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add red wine; simmer and scrape up browned bits; then add beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Pour the wine mixture over the beef in the slow cooker; add the cooked bacon and mushrooms; stir.
Slow Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf; adjust seasoning. For a thicker sauce, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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