Boeuf Bourguignon Bon Appétit French Beef Stew Cooking in a Dutch Oven

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.

Prepare the beef by cutting it into large pieces and seasoning with salt and black pepper.

In a Dutch oven, heat oil and brown the beef in batches, then set aside.

Add bacon to the pot and cook until crispy, then add chopped carrots, onions, and garlic, cooking until softened.

Stir in flour and tomato paste, then deglaze with red wine and cognac.

Add beef stock, bay leaves, thyme, and cloves, then return the beef to the pot.

Cover and braise in the oven until the beef is tender, adding mushrooms and pearl onions in the last 30 minutes.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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