Beef Burgundy Stew Recipe

By á-172745

A classic beef stew recipe, following fundamental laws of making delicious food. Deeply flavored with red wine, this makes a hearty meal.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef stew meat
• 2 cups red wine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons table salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup beef broth

Preparation

Step 1

Place meat and wine in a medium bowl; chill 1 hour. Remove meat using a slotted spoon; reserve wine in a small saucepan. Pat meat dry with paper towels.

Cook reserved wine over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.

Melt butter with oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add meat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring to brown all sides. Add onion and next 3 ingredients, and cook, stirring often, 15 minutes or until vegetables and meat are cooked. Sprinkle flour over meat mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in reduced wine, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup beef broth. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 hours, adding up to 1/2 cup beef broth if needed.