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Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon: A Classic French Comfort Dish

A slow-cooked beef bourguignon with tender beef,smoky bacon, and rich red wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes and steamedcabbage. This French classic is easy to make in the slow cooker and full offlavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 600 g casserole steak cut into large chunks
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 6 rashers streaky bacon roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
  • 325 g carrots peeled and chopped
  • 300 ml red wine
  • 250 ml beef stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Steamed cabbage to serve
  • Mashed potatoes to serve

Instructions
 

  • Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef chunks and brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
  • Prepare the Bacon and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until it begins to crisp. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Deglaze with Wine: Pour the red wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add to Slow Cooker: Transfer the bacon, vegetables, and wine mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
  • Serve: Remove the thyme sprigs before serving. Ladle the beef bourguignon over mashed potatoes with steamed cabbage on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal
Keyword Slow-cooker beef bourguignon
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