The Gelmans Make 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.

Pour flour all over the cut up beef and pat it dry.

Chop mushrooms, carrots, and onions.

Put the beef in the pot and brown it until crispy on the outside.

Remove the beef and sauté the chopped vegetables in the same pot.

Add pearl onions and regular onions if pearl onions are not available.

Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping off the brown bits.

Add beef stock and more wine to the pot.

Optionally, add tomato paste and soy sauce for flavor.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for an hour and a half.

After an hour and a half, add the potatoes and let them cook for the last half hour.

Add fresh peas for the last 10-15 minutes of cooking.

If the sauce is too thick, add wine or cook longer with the lid off to thin it out.

To thicken the sauce, mix flour with water and add it to the pot.

At the end, add butter for a glossy finish.

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