True-to-Form Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon
A classic French stew simmered to perfection with authentic Burgundy wine and heirloom vegetables. This french-inspired beef ready in about 175 minutes pairs beef chuck, Burgundy wine, diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
- 2 cups Burgundy wine
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced mushrooms
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; brown beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
- Step 3: Add onions and carrots to the pot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in mushrooms and cook for 3 more minutes until fragrant.
- Step 4: Deglaze pot with Burgundy wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Step 5: Return beef to pot, add broth, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
Frequently asked questions
How long does True-to-Form Slow-Simmered Beef Bourguignon take to make?
Total time is about 175 minutes (25 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 True-to-Form Slow-Simmered 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 True-to-Form Slow-Simmered 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 True-to-Form Slow-Simmered 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 True-to-Form Slow-Simmered 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
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
