Herb-Crusted Beef Bourguignon
A rich, slow-cooked French dish with tender beef, mushrooms, and red wine, finished with a herby crust for depth of flavor. This french-inspired beef ready in about 140 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, mushrooms, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 beef chuck roast
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium diced onions
- 2 medium sliced carrots
- 1 tbsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 oz diced bacon
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 4 oz diced bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast to the pot and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until browned, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp thyme, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 medium diced onion, and 2 sliced carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 4: Pour in 1 cup red wine, 2 cups beef broth, and 2 tbsp flour, stirring to thicken the sauce. Return the bacon to the pot and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until the beef is tender.
- Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp flour with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry. Stir into the pot to thicken the sauce, then season with additional salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Herb-Crusted Beef Bourguignon take to make?
Total time is about 140 minutes (20 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 Herb-Crusted 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 Herb-Crusted 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 Herb-Crusted Beef 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 Herb-Crusted Beef Bourguignon?
French beef 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
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
