Rustic Beef Bourguignon
A classic French dish of tender beef simmered in a rich red wine sauce with vegetables.
Ingredients
| 1 | sprig fresh rosemary |
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| 6 | fresh thyme |
| 3 | fresh chives |
| 2 | tablespoons canola oil |
| 4 | lbs beef roast (rump, chuck, or round) |
| ¼ | cup flour |
| ¼ | cup cognac |
| 750 | ml dry red wine (1 bottle) |
| 2 | cups beef stock |
| 2 | tablespoons tomato paste |
| 1 | pinch sugar |
| 1 | large onion |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 | lb mushroom, sliced |
| 3 | carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced |
| salt & pepper, to taste |
Instructions
| 1. | Create a bouquet garni by tying together the fresh rosemary, thyme, and chives. Set aside for later use. |
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| 2. | Trim the fat off the beef roast and cut it into 1 1/2 to 2 inch cubes. Season generously with salt and pepper. |
| 3. | Heat canola oil in a large dutch oven over high heat. Carefully add the seasoned beef cubes and brown them on all sides. |
| 4. | Once the meat is well browned and the pan is free of liquid, add flour and coat the meat evenly. |
| 5. | Slowly pour in cognac while stirring constantly and deglazing the pan. |
| 6. | Gradually add the dry red wine, stirring continuously and scraping off the browned bits. Include beef stock, tomato paste, and the prepared bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. Cover and simmer over low heat for one hour. |
| 7. | Cut the onion into large pieces (about 1 to 1 1/2 inches square). Add a pinch of sugar, onion, mushrooms, garlic, and carrots to the pot. Stir well, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and meat are tender. |
| 8. | Remove the bouquet garni and season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 9. | Serve and enjoy the delicious Rustic Beef Bourguignon! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 742.1 kcal |
| Protein | 45.3 g |
| Fat | 48.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 3.9 g |
Published on Jul 22, 2024 by Luminița