A Classic Recipe from my French Kitchen | Slow cooker Beef Bourguignon

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: white wine

Non-alcoholic options are lower in calories, while white wine can be more affordable.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean beef has a better dietary profile, while pork can be a more budget-friendly option.

Heat a pan and fry half of the beef in batches until browned on all sides.

Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.

Brown the second batch of beef and add it to the slow cooker.

Fry the lardons in the same pan until crispy, then sprinkle with flour and stir to coat.

Add the crispy lardons to the slow cooker.

Reduce heat and cook the onions until translucent, then add crushed garlic and stir into the slow cooker.

Fry the mushrooms in the pan with a splash of oil and butter, then add to the slow cooker.

Add tomato puree, crumble in the beef stock cube, and season with salt and pepper.

Stir everything in the slow cooker, set to low, and cover.

Cook for about 8 hours in the slow cooker.

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