Description
A comforting and flavorful dish, Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a classic French stew made with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich red wine sauce. This slow cooker version simplifies the traditional recipe without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 5 slices diced bacon
Beef:
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck pieces (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Red Wine Sauce:
- 1 cup red cooking wine
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Flavorings:
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons minced thyme
Vegetables:
- 5 medium sliced carrots
- 1 pound baby potatoes (tri-color)
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large skillet, cook diced bacon until crisp. Add to the slow cooker.
- Brown Beef: Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in the skillet. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
- Prepare Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with red wine, then add chicken broth, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and flour. Pour sauce into the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Add garlic, thyme, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms to the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 6 hours until beef is tender. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, mix additional flour with some broth and stir it into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-10 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, Beef Stew, French Stew, Slow Cooker Recipe
