Description
Easy Crockpot Beef Bourguignon is a comforting French-inspired beef stew cooked in a slow cooker. It features tender beef, rich red wine sauce, vegetables like onions, carrots, and mushrooms, seasoned with herbs. This recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for a hearty, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces and brown them on all sides. This step enhances the flavor.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the beef is browning, chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Once the beef is browned, transfer it to your crockpot. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms.
- Mix the Sauces: In a bowl, combine the red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour Over Beef: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or high for 4 to 5 hours. The longer, the better for tenderness!
- Remove Bay Leaves: Once cooking is complete, remove the bay leaves before serving. They can be bitter if consumed.
- Serve: Ladle the beef bourguignon into bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley before enjoying.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Add fresh thyme or rosemary just before serving for extra freshness.
- This dish freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 45g