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Classic French Beef Stew with Red Wine – Rich, Rustic & Timeless


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  • Author: Isabella Moretti
  • Total Time: ~3 hrs 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This classic French beef stew with red wine (Boeuf Bourguignon) is rich, comforting, and deeply flavorful — perfect for cold nights and slow dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • lbs beef chuck roast, cubed

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt & pepper

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 ribs celery, diced

  • 3 carrots, sliced

  • 34 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 2 cups dry red wine

  • 2½ cups beef broth

  • 2 sprigs thyme

  • 1 sprig rosemary

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1½ cups mushrooms (sliced)

  • 1 cup pearl onions (optional)

  • 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional)

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish


Instructions

  • Pat beef dry, season, and brown in batches. Set aside.

  • Sauté onion, celery, and carrots. Add garlic and tomato paste.

  • Deglaze with wine and simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Return beef, add broth, herbs, and bring to simmer.

  • Cover and cook on low for 2½–3 hours until tender.

  • Add mushrooms/onions in the last 30 mins. Thicken if desired.

  • Taste, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Make ahead for best flavor

  • Serve with mashed potatoes or bread

  • Freezes well up to 3 months

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Dinner, Main
  • Cuisine: French Classic

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~475 per serving