True French Beef Bourguignon

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A genuine Burgundian stew slow-cooked to perfection with red wine, mushrooms, and tender beef, embodying the essence of French home cooking. This french-inspired slow cooker ready in about 210 minutes pairs Beef chuck, All-purpose flour, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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 lb Beef chuck
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 8 oz Mushroom
• 2 cups Red wine
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lb beef chuck cubes dry, then toss with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour until coated. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 2 sliced carrots to the pot, cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return beef to pot, add 8 oz sliced mushrooms, 2 cups red wine, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook in a 325°F (163°C) oven for 3 hours or on low heat for 3 hours until beef is fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Discard bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve over mashed potatoes.