Bourguignon-Style Beef Stew with Mushroom Gravy
Beef simmered in red wine until fork-tender, finished with a rich mushroom gravy that enhances the deep, savory notes. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 160 minutes pairs (1-inch cubes) beef chuck, red wine, sliced mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 505 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
- 1.5 lbs (1-inch cubes) beef chuck
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef chuck (1-inch cubes) dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Brown beef in batches until deeply seared on all sides, about 4 minutes per batch.
- Step 2: Remove beef and add 1/2 cup diced onion and 1/2 cup diced carrot to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 1 cup sliced mushrooms and cook 3 minutes more.
- Step 3: Return beef to pot. Add 1 cup red wine and 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Step 4: Uncover and simmer for 20 minutes more to thicken sauce slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bourguignon-Style Beef Stew with Mushroom Gravy take to make?
Total time is about 160 minutes (20 min prep + 140 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 Bourguignon-Style Beef Stew with Mushroom Gravy?
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 (1-inch cubes) beef chuck from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bourguignon-Style Beef Stew with Mushroom Gravy?
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 Bourguignon-Style Beef Stew with Mushroom Gravy 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 Bourguignon-Style Beef Stew with Mushroom Gravy?
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.
What others are saying
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I've tried many quick meals recipes and this is hands down the best.
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Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 140-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
