Decadent Boeuf Bourguignon with Crispy Bacon

Decadent Boeuf Bourguignon with Crispy Bacon

240 mins
medium
8 servings

A rich and flavorful French beef stew, elevated with crispy bacon and earthy mushrooms. Perfect for a cozy winter evening.

Beef StewFrench Cuisine

Equipment Needed

  • Dutch oven
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1.00 kgBeef Stew Meat(Cut into 2-inch cubes)
  • 2.00 Yellow Onion(Diced)
  • 4.00 Garlic Cloves(Minced)
  • 4.00 tbspUnsalted Butter(For searing)
  • 2.00 tspSalt(Kosher)
  • 2.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
  • 2.00 tbspTomato Paste(For depth of flavor)
  • 4.00 cupsRed Wine(Dry Burgundy)
  • 2.00 cupsBeef Broth(Low sodium)
  • 2.00 Bay Leaves(Fresh)
  • 4.00 sprigsFresh Thyme(Fresh)
  • 2.00 sprigsFresh Rosemary(Fresh)
  • 250.00 gSmall Onions(Peeled and halved)
  • 250.00 gButton Mushrooms(Halved)
  • 150.00 gSmoked Bacon(Cubed)

Instructions

1

Season beef cubes with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Sear beef in butter until browned on all sides.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Sauté diced onions until softened.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Add minced garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Transfer beef and onions to a Dutch oven.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Pour in red wine, beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

7

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, or until beef is tender.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

8

Cook bacon until crispy.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

9

Sauté halved mushrooms and small onions in bacon fat until softened.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Add mushrooms, onions, and bacon to the stew.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

11

Simmer for another 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

12

Serve hot over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread.

Estimated time: 5 minutes