Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon with Root Vegetables
A dish that evolves over time, where low-and-slow cooking unlocks deep, authentic French flavors without modern shortcuts. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 190 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 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
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup red wine
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 onions
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 4 thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut beef chuck into 1-inch cubes; toss with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then set aside.
- Step 2: Add 2 sliced onions, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot; cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Step 3: Deglaze the pot with 1 cup red wine, scraping up browned bits, then add 1.5 cups beef broth and 4 thyme sprigs. Return beef to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Step 4: While beef simmers, sauté 8 oz sliced mushrooms in a separate pan with 1 tbsp butter until golden brown (about 8 minutes).
- Step 5: Remove thyme sprigs, stir in mushrooms, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to thicken sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon with Root Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 190 minutes (40 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 Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon with Root Vegetables?
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 Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon with Root Vegetables?
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 Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon with Root Vegetables 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 Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon with Root Vegetables?
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
- ★★★★★
Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★★
Perfect one pot recipe for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
