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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon Recipe Perfect for Cozy Dinners with Mushrooms and Red Wine

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A comforting and easy slow cooker beef bourguignon featuring tender beef chuck, mushrooms, and red wine, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 4 ounces diced bacon
  • 1 cup sliced button or cremini mushrooms
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ cups dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir or Burgundy)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour/cornstarch for gluten-free version)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes on all sides in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms, chopped onions, and sliced carrots to the bacon fat. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Pour the wine mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Add sautéed vegetables and bacon. Pour in beef broth. Add thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, mix flour with cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Cook uncovered on high for the remaining time.
  9. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

Brown the beef well to develop rich flavor. Use a good quality dry red wine you would enjoy drinking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour. Add flour slurry near the end to control sauce thickness. Can be adapted for Instant Pot by sautéing and pressure cooking for 35 minutes with natural release. Leftovers store well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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