Genuine French Beef Bourguignon
A slow-simmered masterpiece from Burgundy, where tender beef and red wine meld with mushrooms and pearl onions in a rich, authentic sauce. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 175 minutes pairs Beef chuck roast, Red wine, Beef broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, 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
- 2 cups Red wine
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 8 oz Mushrooms
- 1 cup Pearl onions
- 4 oz Diced bacon
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 2 lbs beef chuck into 1-inch cubes, pat dry, and toss with 2 tbsp flour until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Cook 4 oz diced bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat for 5 minutes until crisp, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Sear beef cubes in batches in bacon fat for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 4: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 1 cup pearl onions to the pot, sautéing for 5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Step 5: Return beef and bacon to pot, add 2 cups red wine and 1 cup beef broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 6: Cover and simmer on low heat for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and sauce has reduced to coat the back of a spoon.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Genuine French Beef Bourguignon take to make?
Total time is about 175 minutes (25 min prep + 150 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 Genuine French Beef 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 Genuine French Beef 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 Genuine French Beef Bourguignon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 Genuine French Beef 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
