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Ina Garten Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Ina Garten Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Emily Grace
Ina Garten Beef Bourguignon Recipe is rich, hearty and full of French flavor. This classic dish combines tender beef, red wine, onions and mushrooms into a savory stew that feels elegant yet comforting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck cut into 2-inch cubes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces bacon chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups red wine Burgundy or Pinot Noir
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound small mushrooms halved
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Season and sear beef

  • Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven. Sear beef in batches until browned all over.

Cook bacon

  • Add chopped bacon to pot. Cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. This adds smoky flavor to the stew.

Cook vegetables

  • Add onions, carrots and garlic. Sauté until soft. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes for deeper flavor.

Deglaze with wine

  • Pour in red wine and scrape bottom of pot. This lifts all brown bits for rich, complex sauce flavor.

Add broth and herbs

  • Return beef and bacon to pot. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook slowly.

Braise until tender

  • Cook in oven or on stovetop for 2 to 2.5 hours. Beef should be fork-tender and sauce thickened nicely.

Prepare mushrooms

  • Sauté mushrooms in butter until golden. Add them to the pot in the last 20 minutes of cooking.

Finish and serve

  • Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Notes

  • Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven for even cooking
  • Brown beef in batches for best flavor
  • Use good-quality red wine you would drink
  • Cook low and slow for tender beef
  • Add mushrooms at the end for texture
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving
  • Garnish with fresh parsley for color
Keyword Ina Garten Beef Bourguignon Recipe