Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon with Herbs
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon with Herbs
Classic DishBeef Bourguignon
Prep: 20 min • Cook: 480 min. Effortlessly prepare Beef Bourguignon in a slow cooker. This method allows the beef to become incredibly tender over several hours, infusing it with the classic combination of red wine, vegetables, and a bouquet garni, delivering a rich and satisfying French country dish with minimal hands-on effort.
- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Cooking time
- 8 hrs
- Total time
- 8 hrs 20 min
- Servings
- 6
Instructions
Preparation
- 1Pat the beef chuck roast cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the bacon lardons until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- 3Sear the beef cubes in batches in the same skillet until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Slow Cooking
- 1Deglaze the skillet with a splash of Burgundy wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Pour into the slow cooker.
- 2Add the seared beef, browned bacon, carrots, chopped onions, minced garlic, tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- 3Pour in the remaining Burgundy wine and beef broth. Stir gently to combine.
- 4Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
Finishing Touches
- 1About 30 minutes before serving, heat olive oil in a skillet. Add quartered mushrooms and pearl onions. Sauté until tender and lightly browned.
- 2In a small bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour with a few tablespoons of the slow cooker liquid to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- 3Add the sautéed mushrooms and pearl onions to the slow cooker. Stir well and continue to cook for the remaining 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- 4Remove the bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 651 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Fat
- 36 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 651 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
Tips
- Ensure beef is very dry before searing for a good crust and deeper flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan.
- The low and slow cooking method is key for incredibly tender beef.
- Serve this bourguignon over creamy mashed potatoes, wide egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the
