Classic Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: round steak

Sirloin is leaner while round steak is more economical.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining smokiness.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option.

Prep & Measure: Cut beef into 1-2" chunks; slice carrots into medallions; dice the onion; mince the garlic; finely chop thyme and parsley; quarter your mushrooms. Measure out all other ingredients.

Sear Beef: Pat beef dry with paper towel. Sear in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.

Saute Carrots, Onions, and Garlic: Saute carrots & onions until slightly soft (about 3-4 minutes). Stir regularly. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Combine: Drain any excess oil. Add seared beef back into pan with carrots, onion, and 4 cloves minced garlic. Sprinkle flour, salt, and pepper over the beef, carrots, and onions. Stir and cook for another 4-5 minutes until beef is fully brown.

Add Pearl Onions, Wine: Add the wine (first) and stir for one minute to deglaze pan. Now add pearl onions and stock until meat is barely covered.

Tomato Paste, Herbs & Simmer: Add tomato paste, bouillon, and herbs. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally until meat is falling apart.

Cook Mushrooms: 5 minutes prior to meat being done, heat butter in a skillet or pan over medium heat. Add remaining 2 garlic cloves and cook for 30-60 seconds (until fragrant). Add mushrooms and cook for about 4-5 minutes while stirring to coat them with butter.

Add Mushrooms: Stir in your browned mushrooms with the beef, let simmer an additional 4-5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves prior to serving.

Garnish, Serve, Enjoy: Dish out each serving, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy! Goes well with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

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