Clodagh’s Winter Slow Cooked Beef Bourguignon | This Morning

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.

Prepare beef pieces, preferably from cheaper cuts like chuck steak.

In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat and brown the beef pieces for a couple of minutes until sealed.

Remove the browned beef from the pan and set aside.

Add more butter to the pan and brown the smoked pancetta, cutting it into small pieces.

Peel the shallots and add them to the pan whole, along with whole garlic cloves.

Prepare shallots by soaking them in boiling water for one minute to make peeling easier.

Add chestnut mushrooms to the pan and brown them off as well.

Stir in tomato puree for added texture and sweetness.

Return the browned beef to the pan.

Pour in chicken stock instead of beef broth, followed by a whole bottle of red wine (approximately 750 ml).

Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker or oven-safe dish and cook at low heat for 3 to 4 hours.

After cooking, add dark chocolate to the dish and return it to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to melt the chocolate into the stew.

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