My Beef Bourguignon Recipe is a twist on Julia Child’s beef bourguignon, full of tender beef, smoky bacon, and a heavenly gravy! This is the best beef burgundy stew out there. Richly flavorful, it’s more than just beef stew for dinner: it’s an experience!
Best Beef Burgundy Stew
One of my favorite foods to make for my family is beef stew. Especially this beef burgundy stew. They’re as wild about it as I am! Rich, flavorful beef in a savory red wine broth, packed with veggies and bacon… what’s not to love? If you have ever tried a variation of Julia Child’s famous beef bourguignon recipe, then you know how drool-worthy it is. My take on it is a perfect choice for feeding your family as a special occasion dinner or a weekend meal everyone will crave again. Love and effort go into making the perfect beef bourguignon recipe, and this is it. This masterfully delicious dish is worth every second spent in the kitchen!
Recipe Tips
Sear the beef before braising to help lock in the juices and add flavor to the dish. Don’t skip this step!You can use solely wine rather than a combination of wine and stock, if you prefer.Be careful not to overcook the pearl onions and mushrooms. Cooking them separately allows you to monitor and not overcook them.Use pearl onions for the most wonderfully sweet and tender flavor. You can find them in the prepared foods area of your grocery store, ready-peeled, if you have trouble locating them.If the mushrooms aren’t browning to your liking, increase the heat a little and stir regularly to help any excess moisture evaporate. This will help them brown.
What to Serve with Beef Bourguignon
Serve beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes, French bread, and a vegetable such as green beans. My favorite sides for beef bourguignon are:
Instant Pot French BreadCreamy Mashed PotatoesGreen Bean Almondine
Beef Soups and Stews
Try more of my favorite beef stew and beef soup recipes:
Instant Pot Beef StewBeef Birria (Mexican Beef Stew)Instant Pot Hamburger SoupSlow Cooker Beef Stew
Did you try my beef bourguignon recipe? Let me know what you think with a comment and rating! I love to hear from you.
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Photography by Caroline Williams.
