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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
5 from 12 votes

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a rich stew featuring tender chunks of beef braised with vegetables, bacon, red wine, and beef broth. The bacon and wine add depth and complexity while slow cooking melds the flavors and softens the meat for a hearty and satisfying dish. This recipe adapts the classic French preparation to a convenient slow cooker method.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 586 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ - 3 pounds chuck roast or similar cut
  • 4 lices Bacon thick cut
  • 1 cup white onion diced, or yellow onion
  • 1 ½ cups carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 ½ cups celery diced
  • 2 cups red wine dry
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 2 cups beef broth reduced-sodium

Instructions

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  1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.
  3. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. Drain the bacon grease, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  5. Return 1 tablespoon bacon grease to the now-empty skillet.
  6. Add the onion, carrot, and celery.
  7. Cook until vegetables have softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Remove the vegetables to the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
  9. Return remaining 1 tablespoon bacon grease to now-empty skillet.
  10. Working in batches, brown the beef until golden brown. Don't crowd the beef or it will steam, not brown.
  11. Remove the beef to the slow cooker insert.
  12. Crumble the cooked bacon over the top of the beef in the slow cooker.
  13. Pour the wine into the now-empty skillet.
  14. Cook over medium-high heat until the wine has reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.
  15. Pour the reduced wine into the slow cooker insert.
  16. Sprinkle the salt and thyme over the beef in the slow cooker.
  17. Pour the beef broth around the beef in the slow cooker.
  18. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.

Notes

  • Chuck roast, rump roast, or stew meat can be used; choose well-marbled cuts for best flavor and tenderness.
  • Salt quantity can be adjusted; 1/2 teaspoon table salt works as a substitute for kosher salt.
  • Browning beef in batches prevents overcrowding, helping achieve a good sear instead of steaming.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 586kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 73g (146%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 205mg (68%) Sodium 727mg (30%) Potassium 1374mg (29%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4101IU (82%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 586kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 73g 146%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 205mg 68%
Sodium 727mg 30%
Potassium 1374mg 29%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4101IU 82%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.