Name: Beef Bourguignon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 ounces bacon roughly chopped; 3 pounds beef brisket trimmed of fat, chuck steak or stewing beef cut into 2-inch chunks; 1 carrot large, sliced ½-inch thick; 1 white onion large, diced; 6 cloves garlic minced (divided); 1 pinch coarse salt; 1 pinch ground pepper; 2 tablespoons flour; 12 pearl onions small, optional; 3 cups red wine like Merlot, Pinot Noir, or a Chianti - for a milder sauce, use only 2 cups of wine; 2-3 cups beef stock (if using 2 cups of wine, use 3 cups beef stock); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 beef bouillon cube crushed; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped, divided; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound white mushrooms fresh, small or brown mushrooms ,quartered; 2 tablespoons butter

Fall in love with the rich flavors of Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon, where tender, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef are slow-simmered in a luscious red wine gravy. This French classic elevates a simple beef stew into a culinary masterpiece and is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Adapting from Julia Child’s iconic Mastering the Art of French Cooking, this recipe proves that you don’t need to be a seasoned chef to create something extraordinary. Each step—from browning the beef to simmering the sauce—is designed to build deep, comforting flavors. Take your time, enjoy a glass of wine as you cook, and show this dish the love it deserves. With patience and care, you’ll be rewarded with a meal that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat.

Serve this Beef Bourguignon with buttery mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or even a side of creamy polenta to soak up every drop of the rich, savory sauce. Whether you’re cooking for a gathering or simply indulging in a cozy dinner at home, this dish is guaranteed to impress.

Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Fall in love with the rich flavors of Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon, where tender, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef are slow-simmered in a luscious red wine gravy. This French classic elevates a simple beef stew into a culinary masterpiece and is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces bacon roughly chopped
3 pounds beef brisket trimmed of fat, chuck steak or stewing beef cut into 2-inch chunks
1 carrot large, sliced ½-inch thick
1 white onion large, diced
6 cloves garlic minced (divided)
1 pinch coarse salt
1 pinch ground pepper
2 tablespoons flour
12 pearl onions small, optional
3 cups red wine like Merlot, Pinot Noir, or a Chianti - for a milder sauce, use only 2 cups of wine
2-3 cups beef stock (if using 2 cups of wine, use 3 cups beef stock)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 beef bouillon cube crushed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped, divided
2 bay leaves
1 pound white mushrooms fresh, small or brown mushrooms ,quartered
2 tablespoons butter

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