Beef Bourguignon is extremely flavorful and hearty and the perfect dish for those chilly fall days ahead!
Today, we’re putting on our fancy pants friends. C’est Boeuf à la Bourguignonne pour tout le monde!
Wow, it’s been a long time since I’ve spoken French. And shockingly, I didn’t even have to use Google Translate for help with that one. You’d think after seven years of studying French through high school and college, I’d be able to crank out at least a sentence or two right? So let’s get fancy….it’s Beef Bourguignon for everyone!
If you stopped by this Saturday for my Simple Saturday post, you heard it got a little chilly at the beach this weekend. We went from 80 degrees on Friday down to the 50’s Saturday. My Mulled Cider certainly took the edge off.
When the temps dip down, I know what my husband Tom is looking for. A hearty meat and potatoes dish that’ll warm him to the bone. Beef stew was always one of his favorites growing up, so I figured since Tom also loves his red wine, I’d kill two birds with one stone so to speak, and make him some classic Beef Bourguignon.
If you’ve never tried Boeuf à la Bourguignonne, (aka Beef Bourguignon or Beef Burgundy) it’s a traditional French recipe. It’s beef braised in red wine and beef broth, with garlic, onions, carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon, another one of Tom’s favorites. How fabulous does that sound? I like to serve it with either a side of egg noodles, mashed potatoes or just some crusty bread to soak up all that delicious gravy. And perhaps an extra glass of wine for good measure! Enjoy friends and hope your week is wonderful!
Beef Bourguignon
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 8 slices bacon chopped
- 3 lbs. boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cups carrots, peeled and cut into one inch pieces
- 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 cups low sodium beef broth, divided
- 1/2 cup Cognac
- 1 750 ml bottle red Burgundy wine, I used a Pinot Noir
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme
- 1 lb. white button mushrooms, halved
- 1 1/4 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- chives, finely chopped for garish (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large Dutch oven, saute bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel lined plate.
- Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Toss well in flour. Working in batches, brown in same pot over medium high heat until brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Do not crowd pot. Transfer to large plate.
- Add onions, carrots, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 2 teaspoons ground black pepper to same pot and cook until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to large plate with beef.
- Add 1/2 cup broth and cognac to pot. Bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits. Continue to boil until mixture is reduced to a glaze, about 5-6 minutes.
- Return bacon, entire plate of meat, juices and vegetables to the pot. Add wine, remaining 2 1/2 cups broth, tomato paste, and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Cover pot and place in oven and cook until beef is tender and sauce has thickened, about 2 hours.
- Add the mushrooms to the pot along with the pearl onions and butter. Continue to cook for an additional hour. Remove from oven. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes or with crusty bread.
I’m with Tom, this looks so comforting and flavorful on a cold night. It got super cold here over the weekend too so I guess it’s time to face the truth. It’s fall! Can’t wait to try your fancy dinner!
This dish will definitely warm you up Karen! Yes, I’m guessing fall is here to stay. It was so nice to get the warmer weather last week, but I think that may be the last hurrah of summer! Hope you enjoy this one if you give it a go! Have a great week!
Tres bien!! Fancy pants dinner and the ultimate comfort food!! The weather here is all over the place too. Cold one day, warm the next. Just this weekend, I saw someone walking with shorts on and that was just after this week when I thought I was going to have to break out my winter jacket! I love beef bourguignon and your recipe looks fantastic!! I would love to curl up with a big bowl of that right now, Mary Ann! Pinned! Have a fantastic week! xo
Merci Dawn! I know, the weather is all over the board here! I leave to see my Mom tomorrow in sunny Florida, so it will be warm and toasty there! Thanks for pinning Dawn and have a great week! XO
If it wasn’t 30 degrees Celsius here today, I would be all over this. It looks like the perfect comfort food.
Nice and toasty! This dish will be best saved for another time then Alida! Hope your week is off to a great start! XO
Wow, it tastes as good as it looks. Mary Ann’s spoiled husband is living the dream. Keep ’em coming. Tom
Ditto! XO
I didn’t know you could speak French!! I took 6 tears of Latin in high school and college, but I couldn’t translate any more even if I tried. Lol. Anyways, I loooove Beef Bourguignon, I mean what sane person doesn’t, right? And this looks perfect!! Love that you served it with egg noodles like my mother used to!! This is THE best cold weather dish! Pinned of course! Cheers!
OMG! I took Latin too Chey. Thought it would help on my SAT’s. Didn’t work out as well as I thought! Wah wah! Glad those days are over. Hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for pinning and have a great week! XO
I love Beef Bourguignon, it is probably my favorite French dish. Soft beef, mushrooms, onion, bacon. However, the best has to be the sauce. Luckily, those in my house also love this kind of rustic dish. Thanks for sharing!
Great Matt! It’s such a hearty and tasty dish! Yes, the more sauce, the better! Have a terrific week!
Absolument magnifique! My husband would love this dish, too :) I’ll definitely be making it up for him, since we have the cooler weather here already.
Thanks Jennifer! If he’s anything like my husband, he’ll love it! Enjoy your week!
Ça a l’air délicieux Mary Ann! I had to learn French the hard way, while living in France, cause my high school French didn’t work at all! Your boeuf bourguignon looks amazing! well done!
Thanks so much Gaila! I wish I could speak it fluently. Have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by to leave a comment! XO
How impressive that you studied and speak French! I love beef bourguignon – especially with egg noodles! YUM! This is so perfect for the cooler temperatures we are having too!
A sentence here or there only Rachelle! I’m mighty rusty! I hope you enjoy this dish if you try it! So perfect for the cool fall weather!
There is nothing I love more than a big pot of stew or soup this time of year. Especially when it involves chunky carrots, bacon and beef. You knocked this recipe out of the park, Mary Ann! Pinned and going to making this a bunch while the weather is cold! :)
Thanks so much Lauren! It really is perfect for the colder weather! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start! XO
Oh boy, everything about this sounds perfect! How’d you know I was in need of putting my fancy pants on! And I have to say – I too took French from 7th – 12th, then switched to Italian in college, but the most I remember of my French are the phrases my dad taught me when I was four! hahah! I am impressed! Wonderful post, my friend!
Thanks Annie! I really wish I kept it up, so I could be fluent! My son Casey studies Chinese! Now, that’s one tough language! Have a great week! XO
Such a nice recipe! It looks awesome♥
Thanks so much Summer! You should give it a try. It’s delicious and perfect for fall!
I haven’t spoken french since high school, Mary Ann – you’re bringing back memories! Red wine gives such a rich flavor to recipes – perfect for fall and chilly nights. We haven’t gotten that cool but next weekend is supposed to rain and be in much cooler – so looking forward to it. Your photos are gorgeous as always. Have a great week!
I wish I had a chance to speak it more! I’m so rusty! This is a total chilly weather meal Geraldine! Thanks so much! Have a terrific week.
Mmmmmmmm this is absolutely one of my favorite meals, and you made it just perfectly! Loving this :)
Thanks Sarah! Tom loves this one. He’s a huge stew guy. It’s perfect for the chilly weather I think we may be having here on in! Enjoy your week!
I remember taking French in high school because I wanted to be a chef and then life happened! I still remember enough to get by when traveling there, but not fluent. I do speak fluent comfort food Beef Bourguignon though. This looks seriously delish.
That’s my kind of language too Kevin!! Ha! Thanks!
Classic. LOVE love love this!
Thanks Jennifer! Nothing beats a classic!
It’s rainy here finally so this sounds perfect for dinner!
Perfect for rainy nights Naomi. Hope you guys have a fun week!
I’m all about comfort food this time of year and this sounds and looks amazing!
Thanks Matt! Me too!
This is always one of my favorite meals for the colder weather. It’s just so cozy and perfect and I love your version!
Thanks so much Gina! It’s one of our favorites too! Nice and hearty!
Yum!! Who doesn’t love this classic dish?! It’s like +2C here today, so I’d love a bowl of this for lunch. I can still crank out a few French words too still hahaha… God knows I spent enough time studying it in school!!
I know right? Oh, all the things we studied along the way Natasha!! Hope you have a great week!
This looks amazing, Mary Ann! So hearty and comforting!
I’ll swap you some for some of your cornbread chili pie! Deal or no deal?!
Beef bourguignon is one of my faves!!!! Your recipe looks amazing!!
I’m glad Alice! It’s perfect for this time of year!
This looks wonderful, Mary Ann! Beef Bourguignon is the perfect cozy meal for a chilly fall evening!
Thanks Laura! I totally agree! It’s getting so chilly, so we’re really enjoying it!
.Beef Bourguignon is such a comforting dish for cooler days. Years ago I made Julia Child’s version which takes a long time. Your recipe looks doable and delicious. Thanks Mary Ann!
It is such a comforting dish Gerlinde. I totally agree. Cooler weather has taken hold here so it’s the perfect time for it.
I’m with Tom because this is exactly what I’m looking for now that there’s a chill in the air. French or no French, I speak this stew!!
He just loves it Cathy! I think we can kiss the 80’s weather goodbye for now.
Looks amazing …. and so comforting Mary Ann!! Perfect for this fall weather. Bon Travail!!!
Thanks so much Jackie! It’s one of those dishes that’s a regular during the fall/winter for us!
It’s currently dark and rainy here in Seattle so this warm and cozy dish sounds like utter perfection right about now!
It’s perfect for cold/gloomy weather Nicole! It’ll warm you right up!
Waited for a cold day to make this. Hauled out my 40 year old Le cruset Dutch oven and got going. Joe and Joey agree – delicious. Thanks for reminding me of this great dish. My mother used to make it,too! I know the left overs will be even better in a day or two.
So glad you all enjoyed it Eleanor! The leftovers are always the best! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! You NEED to try my Nutella Hot Cocoa! It’s such a treat!
My friends will love this dish! It seems very appealing, Mary Ann!
It’s such a cozy, comforting dish Agness! My husband loves this one! Hope you all enjoy and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!