Slow Cooked Beef Bourguignon
A rich beef stew that is the perfect winter comfort food.
Serves
4Prep
40 minsCook
420 mins![145945_Recipe_Post_WK30.jpg](https://www.foodworks.com.au/application/files/thumbnails/page_thumbnail_large_square/4917/2186/3862/145945_Recipe_Post_WK30.jpg)
Method
- Start by placing the diced beef, carrot, onion, thyme and bay leaves in a bowl. Pour over the red wine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This will tenderize the beef and infuse it with rich flavour.
- Remove the beef and vegetables from the marinade, reserving the wine for later.
- Pour the red wine into a saucepan and reduce over medium-high heat for 8 mins. Skim any scum from the wine with a ladle.
- Pat dry the beef completely.
- In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the beef and sear until browned on all sides. Work in batches to cook the beef. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- In the same pan, cook the bacon before adding to the slow cooker.
- Using the bacon fat, cook the garlic, onions, mushroom and carrots before adding to the slow cooker.
- In the pan melt the butter and create a roux with the flour.
- Add in the red wine reduction, beef stock, tomato paste, bay leaves and thyme. Stir to combine then add to the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Allow the beef bourguignon to simmer for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally. The long cooking time will allow the flavours to meld beautifully and the beef to become incredibly tender.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve with creamy mashed potato or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 500g diced beef
- 250ml red wine
- 500ml beef stock
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 20g butter, for cooking beef
- 100g bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 30g butter, for roux
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
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