Authentic French Boeuf Bourguignon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A rich, slow-cooked beef stew with red wine and herbs, perfect for a cozy dinner. This French-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, red wine, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2, sliced carrot
• 2, sliced celery stalk
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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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.