Ina Garten Beef Bourguignon Recipe
The Ina Garten Beef Bourguignon Recipe is rich, flavorful and perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 carrots sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups red wine Burgundy or Pinot Noir
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 lb mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 325°F or 165°C.
- Season beef
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper evenly.
- Brown beef
- Heat olive oil in Dutch oven. Brown beef in batches for deep flavor.
- Remove beef
- Transfer browned beef to a plate. Set aside for later.
- Sauté vegetables
- Add carrots, onions, and garlic to pot. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Add flour
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables. Stir well to coat for a thick sauce.
- Deglaze with wine
- Pour red wine into pot. Scrape bottom to release browned bits.
- Add broth
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- Return beef
- Place browned beef back into pot with liquid and vegetables.
- Simmer on stove
- Bring to simmer on stovetop for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to oven
- Cover pot and place in preheated oven for 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Cook mushrooms
- In separate pan, sauté mushrooms with butter until golden.
- Add mushrooms
- Add sautéed mushrooms to beef mixture. Stir gently.
- Check seasoning
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.
- Serve
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, noodles or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use quality red wine for best flavor.
- Brown meat in batches for better caramelization.
- Add pearl onions for traditional presentation.
- Substitute beef broth with homemade stock if available.
- Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra depth.
- Use thyme stems instead of leaves for easy removal.
- Serve with buttered noodles or creamy mashed potatoes.