Real French Beef Bourguignon
Slow-cooked beef braised in red wine with mushrooms, carrots, and pearl onions, served with mashed potatoes. This french-inspired beef ready in about 180 minutes pairs Beef chuck, Red wine, Pearl onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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
- 1.5 lbs Beef chuck
- 2 cups Red wine
- 12 Pearl onions
- 2 cups Carrots
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 1 Bouquet garni
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 2 cups Beef broth
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck and sear 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 2 tbsp flour to the pot, stirring to deglaze the pan. Cook 1 minute, then add 2 cups red wine, 2 cups beef broth, 12 pearl onions, 2 cups sliced carrots, and 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley tied together). Bring to a simmer.
- Step 3: Add seared beef and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise 2.5 hours until meat is tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté 3 minced garlic cloves in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil until fragrant. Stir into the stew and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Real French Beef Bourguignon take to make?
Total time is about 180 minutes (30 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 Real 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 from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Real 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 Real 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 Real French 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 half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
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Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
