Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Recipe
Tender beef chunks slow-cooked in a rich red wine sauce with savory vegetables, bringing the classic French dish to your kitchen with ease. This is my go-to recipe to impress family and guests—everyone always raves about it! One of the best parts? You can prepare it the day before, so you can fully enjoy hosting, knowing that everything will turn out perfectly.
Servings: 4
Cost: 25
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast or beef short ribs, cut into 1.5 to 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 carrots medium, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms quartered
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine dry, Pinot Noir or Burgundy recommended
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Sear Beef: Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add onions, garlic, and carrots. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: Add mushrooms, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Hint: Deglaze the skillet with a bit of red wine after searing the beef to capture extra flavor, then pour it into the slow cooker.
Make-Ahead: This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Prepare it a day in advance and reheat gently before serving.
Wine Substitute: For a non-alcoholic version, replace red wine with additional beef broth or grape juice.
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Make-Ahead: This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. Prepare it a day in advance and reheat gently before serving.
Wine Substitute: For a non-alcoholic version, replace red wine with additional beef broth or grape juice.
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