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RCI-SP.003.0064.001

Boeuf Bourguignon

France | Meat | Stews (French for Burgundy beef) is a well known, traditional French stew prepared

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • onions
    3 large
  • beef
    blade steak, or stewing shoulder cut
    1 kg
  • of chopped carrot
    300 g
  • of button mushrooms
    300 g
  • bouquet of herbs: basil
    rosemary and thyme tied with string
    1 unit
  • of red wine
    2-4 cups
  • of garlic
    1-2 cloves
  • salt and pepper
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    1 unit
  • flour
    1 unit

Method

1
Cut beef into large, five-centimeter chunks. Season with salt, pepper and olive oil.
2
Cook beef a small amount at a time in a dutch oven or large saucepan until it's golden brown on the outside. Remove each portion as it's done and set aside.
3
Add three large onions and garlic to the same pot and cook till golden brown.
4
Sprinkle with two tablespoons of flour. Cook a few minutes longer.
5
Add one to two cups of red wine.
6
Bring wine to a boil then simmer for five minutes.
7
Add beef, carrots, herbs and mushrooms.
8
Add another couple of cups of red wine and water; enough to cover the meat and vegetables.
9
Cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove surface scum as required.