Description
A classic French beef stew braised in red wine with mushrooms and bacon. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 oz bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 bottle (750ml) dry red wine (like Burgundy)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf)
- 8 oz mushrooms, quartered
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving drippings.
- Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Brown beef in batches in the bacon drippings. Remove beef.
- Add onion and carrots to the pot. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in flour and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in red wine and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return beef and bacon to the pot. Add bouquet garni. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until beef is tender.
- While stew cooks, sauté mushrooms in olive oil until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove stew from oven. Discard bouquet garni. Skim off any excess fat.
- Stir in sautéed mushrooms.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the stew rest overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.
- You can substitute pearl onions for chopped onion if preferred.
- Ensure your beef is well-browned for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 550
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 18g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 120mg