Beef Bourguignon
Savor a classic French dish with this simple Beef Bourguignon recipe. Tender beef, rich red wine sauce, and earthy vegetables make for a heartwarming meal.
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces bacon chopped
- 3 pounds beef brisket cubed
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 carrot chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups beef stock
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2-4 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions :
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon to the hot pot and cook through, stirring frequently - approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove the cooked bacon, leaving the drippings behind.
- Turn the heat up to high and add the brisket to the pot. Sear for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute on all sides. Once browned, remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- Turn the heat back down to medium-high and add the onion and carrots to the pot. Sautee them until they are softened, 2-3 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds to 1 minute when it becomes aromatic.
- Add the bacon and brisket back to the pot, along with the salt, pepper, and flour. Stir to combine.
- Mix the beef stock, red wine, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer.
- Over medium-high heat, melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic to sautee.
- Mix the mushrooms and salt in the butter. Sautee them until they are browned and caramelized - approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the caramelized mushrooms into the pot and stir to combine.
- Serve with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
