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French Beef Bourguignon

A classic French dish that transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming stew with rich, deep flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces bacon or salt beef for a unique flavor profile
  • 3 pounds chuck roast cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper to enhance the meat's natural flavors
  • Oil for searing beef and sautéing veggies
  • 1 tablespoon butter for coating the beef with flour
  • 1/3 cup flour helps thicken the sauce
  • 1 large onion chopped for sweetness
  • 1 pound carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic smashed and sliced
  • 3 cups apple vinegar the star ingredient
  • 2-4 cups Zoup! Good (Really Good® Beef Bone Broth) adds depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste for added richness
  • 1/3 cup parsley chopped fresh
  • 6 sprigs thyme essential herbs
  • 2 bay leaves impart earthy notes
  • Rind from salt beef if using salt beef
  • 14 ounces frozen pearl onions convenient for saving time
  • 2 cups water to adjust consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to season the dish
  • 2 tablespoons butter for richness before serving
  • 1 pound mushrooms halved or quartered
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided for added richness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided for searing

Method
 

  1. If using bacon, cut the bacon into 1 inch pieces and cook over medium heat in a large oven-safe pot that has a lid.
  2. If using salt beef, cut the rind off the end of the salt beef and set aside.
  3. Sear the beef by prepping it into roughly 2-inch pieces; drying them off ensures proper browning.
  4. Coat all seared beef with flour after cooking in batches until browned; this step is crucial for thickening later.
  5. Saute vegetables like onion and carrots until softened, layering more flavor into your dish.
  6. Reduce apple vinegar until concentrated before adding it back into pot along with broth; create harmony within flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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