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French Beef Bourguignon

A cozy Beef Bourguignon Recipe featuring browned beef, pearl onions, carrots, and mushrooms slowly braised in Burgundy wine until spoon-tender with a velvet sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat chuck, 1-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 ounces frozen pearl onions
  • 2 large carrots cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces brown mushrooms halved
  • 2 cups Burgundy red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried

Equipment

  • Dutch oven (heavy, oven-safe)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Tongs
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Ladle

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches 4–5 minutes until browned; remove. Add remaining butter for subsequent batches if needed.
  3. Add pearl onions and carrots to the pot; sauté 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in wine, scraping up browned bits. Return beef and juices; add bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover and bake 2 hours.
  6. Stir in mushrooms, cover, and bake 1 hour more until beef is tender and sauce is glossy.
  7. Discard bay leaf, adjust salt and pepper, and add a splash of vinegar or lemon if desired. Rest 10 minutes and serve over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread.

Notes

Keto: Skip the flour; thicken the finished sauce with a pinch (¼–½ tsp) of xanthan gum whisked in off heat.
Gluten-free: Replace flour with cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) simmered for 1–2 minutes at the end.
Make-ahead: Even better the next day—chill, skim fat, and reheat gently.
Add bacon (optional): Render 2–3 chopped slices at the start and sear beef in the drippings for smoky depth.