Ultimate beef bourguignon

Name: Ultimate beef bourguignon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Olive oil for frying; 1kg British braising beef, cut into 3cm pieces (shin or cheek are best); 2 tbsp plain flour, plus extra to dust; 250g bacon lardons; 150g button mushrooms; 2 tbsp butter; 250g button onions or shallots, peeled but left whole (see tip); 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3-4 tbsp brandy; 750ml bottle good red wine; Bay leaf, fresh parsley and thyme sprig, tied together with string; Mashed potatoes, green beans and chopped fresh parsley to serve

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:3h 30min

There’s something infinitely comforting about meltingly tender beef, velvety, sweet shallots and smoky bacon cooked in a rich, gravy-like red wine sauce. The French have got it right with this one – make this classic boeuf bourguignon recipe and serve with buttery mash and greens.

Updated at: Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:11:24 GMT