Authentic French Boeuf Bourguignon

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A rich, slow-cooked beef stew with red wine and herbs, perfect for a cozy dinner. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 150 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, red wine, medium, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 120 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear for 5-6 minutes until browned, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in thyme and bay leaves.
  3. Step 3: Pour in red wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Add beef broth (or water) to cover, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until beef is tender. Stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Authentic French Boeuf Bourguignon take to make?

Total time is about 150 minutes (30 min prep + 120 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Authentic French Boeuf Bourguignon?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Authentic French Boeuf Bourguignon?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Authentic French Boeuf Bourguignon for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Authentic French Boeuf Bourguignon?

French one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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