Genuine Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon
A tender, wine-infused beef stew simmered with mushrooms and pearl onions, using only traditional ingredients for an authentic French experience. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 210 minutes pairs (cut into 2-inch cubes) beef chuck, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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
- 800g (cut into 2-inch cubes) beef chuck
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150g diced bacon
- 200g (diced into 1-inch pieces) carrots
- 100g (diced) celery
- 750ml red wine
- 300g (quartered) mushrooms
- 200g (peeled) pearl onions
- 150g diced tomatoes
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaf
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 800g beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels, then toss with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Brown 800g floured beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, transferring to a plate. Add 150g diced bacon and cook until crisp, then remove.
- Step 3: Add 200g diced carrots and 100g diced celery to the pot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened. Deglaze with 750ml red wine, scraping up browned bits, then return beef and bacon to the pot.
- Step 4: Stir in 300g quartered mushrooms, 200g peeled pearl onions, 150g diced tomatoes, 3 sprigs thyme, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Step 5: Cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and sauce has thickened. Discard thyme and bay leaves before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Genuine Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon take to make?
Total time is about 210 minutes (30 min prep + 180 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 Slow-Cooked 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 all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Genuine Slow-Cooked 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 Slow-Cooked 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 Slow-Cooked 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
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Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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Perfect one pot recipe for a weeknight dinner.
