French Beef Bourguignon Recipe

🍷 Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon – The Ultimate French Comfort Dish

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of beef slowly simmering in red wine — rich, hearty, and full of soul-warming flavor. 🥩✨ This Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon brings French bistro magic right to your kitchen, with tender beef, velvety sauce, and perfectly cooked vegetables. It’s elegant enough for guests yet easy enough for any cozy weekend dinner.

🛒 Ingredients:

🥩 2 lbs beef chuck: Tender cut that melts in your mouth.

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil: Helps brown the meat for deep flavor.

🧅 1 large onion & 2 garlic cloves: Build aromatic richness.

🍅 1 tbsp tomato paste: Adds body and color to the sauce.

🍷 2 cups red wine (Burgundy): Signature depth and sophistication.

🍖 2 cups beef broth: Balances the richness of the wine.

🌿 2 bay leaves + 1 tsp thyme: Infuse earthy, herby notes.

🥕 3 carrots, sliced: Add sweetness and texture.

🥔 2 potatoes, diced: Make the dish hearty and filling.

🧅 1 cup pearl onions: A touch of elegance and flavor.

🍄 ½ cup mushrooms: Bring umami and a silky bite.

🌾 1 tbsp flour: Thickens the luscious sauce.

🧂 Salt & pepper: Finish with perfect seasoning.

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. 🔥 Brown the beef in olive oil, working in batches. Transfer to slow cooker.

2. 🧄 Sauté onions & garlic in the same pan; add tomato paste and cook 1 min.

3. 🍷 Deglaze with red wine, scraping brown bits; boil 5 mins to reduce.

4. 🍲 Transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add broth, bay leaves, thyme.

5. ⏰ Cook on LOW 7–8 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.

6. 🥕 Add vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions, mushrooms) for the last 30 mins.

7. 🥣 Thicken sauce: Mix flour with water, stir in, and cook until glossy.

8. 🧂 Season & serve hot with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.

💡 Pro Tip:

Use a good quality red wine — one you’d actually drink — for a truly luxurious flavor. 🍷

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

Rich, aromatic, and effortless, this slow-cooked beef bourguignon transforms everyday ingredients into a restaurant-worthy masterpiece. Perfect for a romantic dinner, Sunday meal, or special occasion — it’s French comfort in a bowl! 🇫🇷✨