Beef Bourguignon
A rich French beef stew with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions, braised until incredibly tender.
serves 6
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 3 carrots, chunked
- 2 medium onions, chunked
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cognac
- 1 bottle red Burgundy wine (750 ml)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lb pearl onions, peeled
- 1 lb mushrooms, halved
Steps
- sauté vegetables 10-15 min
- add cognac & ignite 1 min
- braise 2.5 hr
Source: Ina Garten
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