Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
579 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Description
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon combines coarsely chopped bacon and beef chuck roast simmered together with carrots, cremini mushrooms, and pearl onions. The beef is first seared to develop a golden crust, then cooked slowly with a reduced red wine and tomato sauce broth enriched with garlic, thyme, and a bay leaf. This slow cooking approach produces tender meat and well-infused vegetables with a balanced savory taste. The dish develops a thickened sauce often finished with fresh parsley to brighten the flavor.
The stew can be served on its own or with a side such as crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce, making it a filling centerpiece for a meal. The slow cooker method allows for unattended cooking, convenient for busy schedules.
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon coarsely chopped
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup red wine such as Pinot Noir, Merlot or Cabernet
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce from an 8 ounce can
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 4 prigs thyme fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 carrot peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms halved
- 1 cup pearl onions fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes or until crispy.
- Remove the bacon from the pan. Add the beef in a single layer. You may need to work in batches.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Cook the beef for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Remove the meat from the pan.
- Add the red wine to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes or until it is reduced by half.
- Pour the beef broth and tomato sauce into the pan and stir to combine.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth.
- Place the beef and bacon in a slow cooker. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaf, carrots, mushrooms and pearl onions. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the beef broth mixture into the slow cooker, then stir everything together.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Uncover the slow cooker. Sprinkle the parsley over the top of the stew, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1529mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7067IU | 141% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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