Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a comforting and indulgent stew that captures the essence of French cuisine right in your home kitchen. With tender beef chuck simmered in a rich red wine sauce, this dish combines earthy mushrooms, sweet carrots, and fragrant herbs for a meal that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Effortlessly prepare this classic recipe to impress guests while enjoying deep flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- 8 oz fresh cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker. Add onions, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, red wine, and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- To thicken the sauce, mix some liquid from the slow cooker with cornstarch in a bowl and stir back into the stew.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate the beef overnight for deeper flavor. - Substitute red wine with robust broth for a non-alcoholic version. - Customize by adding pearl onions or extra vegetables like potatoes.