Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon: A Comforting Family Delight
A rich and hearty beef stew made easy with a slow cooker, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, brown the beef cubes on all sides.
- Add onions and garlic; cook until softened.
- Transfer everything to the slow cooker.
- Pour in wine, beef broth, and add tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve warm with crusty bread.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix flour with a little water and stir in before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg