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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy a comforting Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, a hearty dish perfect for family dinners that melds rich flavors effortlessly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Ingredients
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 ounces Bacon Can substitute with pancetta
Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups Red Wine Burgundy or Pinot Noir
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth works too
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh preferred
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Vegetables
  • 3 medium Carrots Sliced into rounds
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Quartered
Thickening Agent
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Can use cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season the beef chuck roast cubes with salt and pepper. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, slice the carrots, and quarter the mushrooms.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sear seasoned beef cubes in batches for 3–4 minutes on each side. Transfer to slow cooker.
  4. Sauté onion and garlic in the skillet for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add to slow cooker.
  5. Add sliced carrots and quartered mushrooms to slow cooker. Pour in red wine, beef broth, and tomato paste, then stir.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together cooking liquid and flour to create a slurry. Stir back into slow cooker.
  8. Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve topped with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, brown the beef well and avoid opening the slow cooker during cooking.

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