Classic Beef Bourguignon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'For the marinade: Mix wine, sliced onions, carrots, brandy, garlic, peppercorns, salt, parsley, and bay leaf in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add beef and toss to evenly coat; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 days.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'For the bourguignon: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Strain beef from the marinade and shake off excess; pat dry with paper towels. Strain vegetables and set aside; reserve marinade. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches; cook until browned on all sides. Transfer browned beef into a separate medium bowl; set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Add bacon to the same skillet; cook and stir until lightly browned. Transfer bacon to the bowl with browned beef. Drain the skillet and return it to the heat. Pour 1 cup of reserved marinade into the skillet; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Return this liquid to the reserved marinade.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet. Add chopped onions; cook and stir until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in reserved onions and carrots from the marinade; mix well, then use a slotted spoon to transfer vegetables into the bowl with beef.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Return the skillet to the heat; stir flour in pan drippings until browned, about 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and tomato paste until combined. Add beef broth, remaining reserved marinade, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, whisking to remove any flour lumps; pour over beef mixture in the bowl. Transfer beef mixture into a casserole or baking dish.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Cook in the preheated oven until beef is tender, about 3 hours; stir occasionally and add water if needed.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'About 10 minutes before serving, melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes; stir mushrooms into beef mixture until well combined.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

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