French Cooking: French Food: Beef Bourguignon: Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

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.

Brown the French andouille sausage in a skillet and set aside.

Pat the bottom round beef dry, then brown in batches in the same skillet and set aside.

Sauté the carrots, celery, and pearl onions in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes until softened.

Sauté the cremini mushrooms in a mixture of butter and cooking oil, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare a bouquet garni with 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 2 crushed bay leaves, tied with string.

In a 5-quart slow cooker, add a charred onion, the browned beef, and the andouille sausage.

Add minced garlic, sautéed mushrooms, and the mixed vegetables (carrots, celery, pearl onions) to the slow cooker.

Pour in the entire bottle of red wine and about 3 cups of beef stock, ensuring it covers the ingredients.

Turn the slow cooker on low and cook for about 7 hours.

After 4 hours, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste.

After 5 hours, add 1.5 ounces of French cognac to fortify the dish.

After 6 hours, add baby gold potatoes to the slow cooker and cook for an additional hour or until tender.

After 8 hours total cooking time, serve the beef bourguignon.

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