Anthony Bourdain’s Beef Bourguignon Recipe
Discover the ultimate Beef Bourguignon recipe inspired by Anthony Bourdain. This French classic features tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a rich red wine sauce that delivers unmatched flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 6 oz bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, and bay leaf)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven. Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside.
- Brown beef cubes in the bacon fat, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until softened. Add tomato paste and flour, stirring well.
- Pour in red wine, scraping the pot's bottom to deglaze. Add beef stock and bouquet garni.
- Return beef and bacon to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer to the oven, cooking for 2.5-3 hours until beef is tender.
- Sauté pearl onions and mushrooms separately, then stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes.
- Remove bouquet garni and serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use a high-quality red wine for better flavor.
- This dish tastes even better when made a day ahead.
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800 mg