Boeuf Bourguignon
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 pounds beef chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup mushrooms
Instructions:
- Cook the bacon slices in a large oven-safe dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Cut the beef chuck into 2 inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat in the pot, then remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onions and carrots to the pot and cook until the onions are soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return the beef to the pot and add red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the mushrooms until they are browned.
- Add the cooked mushrooms to the pot and simmer for another hour until the beef is tender.
- Serve with fresh baguette and garnish with the crispy bacon.