Jamie Oliver’s Beef Bourguignon

Name: Jamie Oliver’s Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 1 d 5 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef cheeks; 4 large (12 oz) carrots; 4 talks (7 oz) celery; 4 cloves garlic; 1 medium (8 oz) yellow onion; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 4 fresh bay leaves or 8 dried bay leaves; 1 small pinch of ground cloves; freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups red wine; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups boiling water; 6 lices smoked bacon; 7 ounces shallots; 14 ounces button mushrooms; 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley; salt

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Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
1 d 5 hrs 45 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
579 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
French

Jamie Oliver’s Beef Bourguignon

Iris Warren

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My sumptuous beef bourguignon is cozy and indulgent. If you can find beef cheeks, they are ideal for this tender beef stew that braises all afternoon.

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Ingredients

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3 pounds beef cheeks beef chuck, or stew meat, trimmed and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks
4 large (12 oz) carrots peeled and chopped into 1 1/4-inch (3-cm) chunks
4 talks (7 oz) celery chopped into 1 1/4-inch (3-cm) chunks
4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
1 medium (8 oz) yellow onion coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 fresh bay leaves or 8 dried bay leaves
1 small pinch of ground cloves
freshly ground black pepper
3 cups red wine preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons (3/4 oz) unsalted butter plus more if needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups boiling water
6 lices smoked bacon cut into strips
7 ounces shallots chopped
14 ounces button mushrooms halved or quartered
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
salt

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the beef, carrots, celery, garlic, and onion with the mustard, bay leaves, cloves, a generous pinch of black pepper, and the wine. Mix well, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the oven to 325ºF (163°C).
Set a colander over a large bowl. Pour the contents of the beef bowl into the colander. Reserve the drained liquid.
Place the flour in a medium bowl. Pick out just the beef and pat dry with paper towel, then toss with the flour.
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Working in batches, brown the floured beef all over, turning with tongs and removing to a plate with any crispy bits once browned. Add more butter if the Dutch oven becomes dry.
Tip the vegetables into the Dutch oven, and cook until starting to caramelize, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping up any sticky bits. Return the beef to the Dutch oven, pour over the reserved wine from the marinating liquid and 3 cups (720 ml) of boiling water, then bring to a simmer.
Cover with a scrunched-up sheet of damp parchment paper and transfer to the oven until the beef is beautifully tender, about 4 hours, topping up with splashes of water, if needed.
In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, combine the sliced bacon, shallots, and mushrooms and cook the mixture until golden, stirring regularly, 20 to 25 minutes.
Toss in the parsley leaves, then pour the contents of the skillet over the bourguignon and season to perfection, tasting and tweaking.

Notes

Beef--Save money and use inexpensive cuts of meat, such as chuck or stew meat.
Low and slow--Slowly simmer the stew so the meat will be so tender.
Flour and dear--The flour helps the beef to brown, and the searing lends a complex flavor.
To serve--Think carbs. This is best served over mashed or smashed potatoes, rice (even cauliflower rice), or noodles such as homemade spaetzle or egg noodles.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 579kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 319mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 579 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion
Calories	579kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	38g	76%
Fat	32g	49%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Monounsaturated Fat	16g	80%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	134mg	45%
Sodium	319mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%