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Beef Bourguignon recipe

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon (Bœuf Bourguignon in French) is slow cooked, incredible family dinner with tender beef and rich sauce. Easy to make.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: beef, slow cooked, stew, winter
Servings: 4 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

  • 800 grams beef cheeks or brisket (trimmed of fat)
  • 100 grams bacon chopped
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 celery sticks chopped
  • 3 carrots (cut into ½-inch chunks)
  • 2 cups red wine (Pinot Noir, Merlot or Blue Frankish)
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sunflower (or canola) oil
  • 3 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika powder (sweet)

Instructions

  • Cut the beef into 2-inch chunks.
  • In a large dutch oven or heavy based pot heat the oil and sauté the bacon until crisp and browned.
  • Add the onion, garlic and celery and cook for 1-2 minute.
  • Add the beef. Cook and stir until browned on all sides.
  • Add salt, wine, water, bay leaves, thyme and the carrot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer on a medium high heat for 3 hours.
  • Add the ttomato paste and paprika powder, cook for 1 minute and serve.

Notes

Beef Bourguignon is traditionally served with steamed or boiled potatoes and mushrooms, but my family like also with noodles or rice.