Traditional Beef Bourguignon
A slow-cooked French stew with tender beef, red wine, and mushrooms, embodying the heart of Burgundian cuisine for an unforgettable meal. This french-inspired beef ready in about 190 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, extra-virgin olive oil 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, cut into 1.5-inch cubes beef chuck roast
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2, finely diced yellow onions
- 3, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
- 2, sliced celery stalks
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 8 oz, quartered mushrooms
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 lbs beef chuck cubes dry, then coat evenly with 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
- Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; brown the floured beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply seared, then set aside.
- Step 3: Add 2 diced onions, 3 diced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks to the pot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened; stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Deglaze the pot with 1 bottle dry red wine, scraping up browned bits, then add 1 cup beef broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 thyme sprigs, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; return beef to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 5: Cover and simmer on low heat for 2.5 hours, then stir in 8 oz quartered mushrooms and continue cooking for 30 minutes until beef is fork-tender and sauce has thickened.
- Step 6: Discard thyme and bay leaves, then serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Traditional Beef Bourguignon take to make?
Total time is about 190 minutes (30 min prep + 160 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 Traditional 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 Traditional 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 Traditional 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 Traditional 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
- ★★★★★
Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 160-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
