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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon combines tender chunks of beef chuck with sliced carrots, mushrooms, and baby potatoes in a rich sauce made from red wine, chicken broth, tomato sauce, and soy sauce. The beef browns with bacon for added flavor before slow cooking, resulting in a hearty stew with a balance of savory and umami notes. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley and pairs well with mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
9 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
181 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 5 lices Bacon diced
- 3 pounds beef chuck cut to 1 inch cubes, boneless pieces
- 1 cup red cooking wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 garlic minced cloves
- 2 tablespoons thyme minced
- 5 medium carrot sliced
- 1 pound baby potato I used tri color
- 8 ounces mushrooms fresh, sliced
- parsley fresh chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook 5 slices diced bacon over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until crisp. Add the cooked bacon to the slow cooker.
- Salt and pepper 3 pounds boneless beef chuck pieces and add it to the skillet. Brown the beef on each side for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add 1 cup red cooking wine to the skillet, scraping down the brown bits on the side. Allow it to simmer and reduce, then slowly add 2 cups chicken broth, ½ cup tomato sauce, and ¼ cup soy sauce. Slowly whisk in ¼ cup flour. Pour the sauce into the slow cooker.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons minced thyme, 5 medium sliced carrots, 1 pound baby potatoes, and 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms to the slow cooker.
- Give it a good stir and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 6 hours. Cook until the beef is tender. Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish and serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
1062mg
(44%)
Potassium
646mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.