Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the beef: Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season with salt and pepper evenly.

2. 2

   Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch. This step locks in flavor.

3. 3

   Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add tomato paste and deglaze: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

5. 5

   Transfer to slow cooker: Move the seared beef, sautéed onion mixture, carrots, mushrooms, beef broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf into the slow cooker. Stir to combine well.

6. 6

   Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and flavors meld.

7. 7

   Final seasoning and garnish: Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.