French Beef Bourguignon with Carrots and Pearl Onions
A classic French beef bourguignon made with tender beef, carrots, pearl onions, and red wine, simmered for 2 hours for deep flavor. Total time: 2 hours.
This beef bourguignon offers a rich, hearty flavor profile. The slow cooking process ensures tender meat and deep, complex flavors.
Why This Recipe Works
Quality ingredients: Using a good quality red wine enhances the dish's flavor significantly.
Slow cooking: Simmering the beef for 90 minutes allows the flavors to meld and the meat to become exceptionally tender.
Balanced seasoning: The combination of thyme, bay leaves, and garlic adds depth to the sauce without overwhelming the dish.
Chef's Pro Tip: For even richer flavor, marinate the beef in red wine overnight before cooking.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
90 min
Total Time
120 min
Servings
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides.
- 2
Remove the beef and add garlic, cooking for a minute until fragrant, then stir in tomato paste.
- 3
Return beef to the pot and pour in red wine and beef stock, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- 4
Add carrots, pearl onions, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes until the beef is tender.
- 6
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
25g
carbs
30g
fiber
4g
sodium
850mg
protein
42g
calories
540




