Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
500 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Description
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon offers a hearty stew featuring large cubes of beef chuck browned before slow cooking with thick-cut bacon and robust vegetables like baby potatoes, carrots, onions, and mushrooms. Its sauce base is a mixture of beef stock, red wine, tomato paste, and gluten-free flour, thickened slowly to meld flavors and create a velvety consistency. The stew cooks gently, allowing the meat to soften while the vegetables absorb the savory, wine-infused broth.
The combination of bacon fat and seared beef provides a rich flavor core. The use of Italian seasoning and optional bay leaf adds herbaceous notes that complement the earthy mushrooms and sweet carrots. This dish is well suited for a comforting dinner and pairs nicely with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
If you prefer not to use bacon, replacing it with oil for searing the beef is recommended without sacrificing the dish’s depth. Searing the meat before slow cooking ensures better texture and develops flavor through caramelization. This method produces a classic, rich stew that benefits from its slow cooking process, resulting in tender beef and flavorful vegetables in a warming, aromatic sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 trips Bacon thick-cut
- 2.5 to 3 pounds beef chuck cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large carrot peeled, cut into 2-inch slices
- 1 pound baby potato halved
- 8 ounces mushrooms chopped
- 3 cups beef stock low-sodium
- 1 cup red wine such as burgundy, cabernet sauvignon, or malbec
- 2 Tbsp gluten-free flour
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Transfer the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, measuring cup, or blender, combine the beef broth, red wine, gluten-free all-purpose flour, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and sea salt. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and add the bay leaf. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to give everything a big stir.
- Remove the beef from its packaging and place it on a cutting board. Pat the beef dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Chop beef roast into 2-inch cubes. Sprinkle the beef cubes with sea salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a cutting board. Once it is cool enough to handle, chop the bacon and add it to the slow cooker.
- Keep the skillet with the bacon fat on the stove top over medium-high heat (or increase the heat to high if needed) and carefully place the beef chunks on the hot surface in a single layer. Depending on the size of your skillet, this may require 2-3 batches.
- Sear the beef for 3-4 minutes on two sides, or until golden-brown. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
- Secure the lid on the crock pot. Slow cook on High heat for 4 to 5 hours or Low heat for 6 to 8 hours. For thicker stew, add a cornstarch slurry with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and two tablespoons cold water in the last hour of cooking.
- Serve beef bourguignon as is in a big bowl, or serve it with side dishes such as brown rice, pasta noodles, green peas, etc. Egg noodles or mashed potatoes are customary for serving.
Notes
- If omitting bacon, substitute 2 tablespoons of avocado or olive oil for searing the beef.
- Pat beef dry before searing to ensure proper browning and develop flavor.
- Be sure to brown the beef in batches to avoid steaming and to build a good crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 6) | |
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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