Name: Traditional Beef Bourguignon with Long Simmer and Rich Sauce
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1.5 kg beef chuck, cubed; 200g bacon, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups red wine; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp rosemary; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup beef stock; Salt and pepper to taste

Traditional Beef Bourguignon with Long Simmer and Rich Sauce

A classic French dish featuring slow-cooked beef in a rich red wine sauce with vegetables.

150 minutes6 servings

Method

Cook the bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown in the pot.
Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
Stir in the beef, bacon, tomato paste, wine, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and stock.
Simmer for 2.5 hours until the beef is tender.
Season to taste and serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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