Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Copycat Anthony Bourdain’s Beef Bourguignon, a rich and hearty stew that brings the essence of French home cooking to your dining table. This exquisite dish features tender beef slow-cooked to perfection in a robust burgundy wine sauce, enriched with aromatic vegetables and fresh herbs. Ideal for cozy family dinners or impressive dinner parties, this recipe pays tribute to the culinary genius of Anthony Bourdain while delivering an unforgettable dining experience. Serve it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying meal that warms both heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless beef shoulder or chuck (cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
- 4 medium onions (halved and thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup red burgundy wine (such as pinot noir)
- 6 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 clove garlic
- Bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
- Water
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat half of the olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat; sear the beef until browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
- Reduce heat, add onions to the pot; cook until softened and golden. Stir in flour until thickened.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return beef and juices to pot.
- Add carrots, garlic, bouquet garni, and water; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to medium-low; cook uncovered for about 2 to 2½ hours until beef is tender, adding water as needed.
- Discard bouquet garni, taste for seasoning, garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg