Description
A rich and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, perfect for a comforting meal with tender beef and a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss the beef cubes in the mixture until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, brown the beef in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then add the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Pour the wine mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the cooked bacon and quartered mushrooms. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute the red wine with additional beef broth for a non-alcoholic version, though the flavor will be different. Add a splash of vinegar for acidity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: Not specified