Beef Bourguignon

By Tufgrlz

This recipe makes a hearty beef stew, best served with a full-bodied red wine and a side of sautéed green beans. Perfect for an intimate dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 pound beef chuck stew meat, 1 cut into 1 /2 -inch cubes
• 2 cups white mushrooms, quartered
• 3/4 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup beef stock
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 1 small baguette, cut into 8 slices

Details

Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high until crisp, 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add it to the pot in a single layer. Cook, stirring, until browned all over, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cooked meat, carrots, onion, tomato paste and butter. Season and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in the stock, wine and 1 tbsp. thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the meat is tender and the sauce 1 thickens, about 1 1/2 hours.

Stir in the cooked bacon; season. Divide among bowls, garnish with the remaining thyme and serve with the baguette slices.