Classic Beef and Mushroom Stew

Warm up with a true French classic! Our Rustic Beef and Mushroom Bourguignon is a rich, soul-soothing stew made with tender chunks of beef, savory mushrooms, and a luxurious red wine sauce. Slow-simmered to perfection, it’s the kind of dish that fills your home with irresistible aromas and your plate with pure comfort. Serve it with a crispy baguette and a glass of red wine for an authentic bistro-style experience at home.

👉Ingredients:

↪️3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes

↪️6 slices bacon, chopped

↪️1 large onion, finely chopped

↪️3 carrots, sliced

↪️2 garlic cloves, minced

↪️2 cups beef broth

↪️2 tbsp tomato paste

↪️1 lb mushrooms, quartered

↪️1/4 cup all-purpose flour

↪️3 tbsp olive oil

↪️1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaves, parsley)

↪️Salt and pepper, to taste

👉Instructions:

✅️1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp. Remove and set aside.

✅️2. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown in batches in the same pot. Set aside with bacon.

✅️3. Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is soft.

✅️4. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring well to coat and scrape up any browned bits.

✅️5. Return beef and bacon to the pot. Add tomato paste and bouquet garni. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

✅️6. Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms in a separate pan until golden. Stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes.

↪️Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 2.5 hrs | Total: 2 hrs 50 min

◾️Servings: 6 | Calories: 540 kcal