Beef Bourguignon

Name: Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: French
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 1/2-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

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h

Tender fall apart chunks of beef simmered in a rich red wine gravy makes Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon an incredible family dinner. Slow cooker, Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, stove top and the traditional oven method included! Easy to make - every step is worth it.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:02:32 GMT