Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a comforting French classic that brings rich flavors and tender beef right to your table with minimal effort. This dish features succulent beef simmered in a robust red wine sauce, complemented by earthy mushrooms and sweet carrots. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s an effortless way to unwind after a long day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and add sliced carrots, mushrooms, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, red wine, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- If desired, thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry one hour before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For richer flavor, marinate the beef in red wine overnight. - Customize by adding pearl onions or substituting red wine with more beef broth for a lighter taste.