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Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Recipe

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This cozy Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker recipe features tender beef, earthy mushrooms, smoky bacon, and fragrant herbs simmered in a rich red wine sauce. It’s the ultimate winter comfort meal, perfect for family gatherings or a hearty weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups pearl onions (frozen or substitute with 2 large yellow onions, chopped)
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups dry red wine (Burgundy, Pinot Noir, or Merlot)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 2 tsp dried thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
  • Crusty French bread (for serving, optional)
  • Extra cracked black pepper (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels. Toss with flour in a large bowl until coated.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add bacon and cook until crisp (about 5 minutes), then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, add beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides (3-4 minutes per batch). Add browned beef to the slow cooker.
  4. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté mushrooms, carrots, and onions until veggies start to soften and mushrooms are golden (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Transfer veggies to the slow cooker.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, wine, and beef broth. Pour over beef and veggies in slow cooker. Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours (or high for 4-5 hours) until beef is fork-tender and sauce is thick and glossy.
  7. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning. If sauce is too thin, remove lid and cook on high for 20-30 minutes, or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and cook until thickened.
  8. Ladle Beef Bourguignon into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper. Serve with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes.

Notes

Browning the beef and bacon before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. Sautéing veggies prevents mushiness. Use a drinkable dry red wine for best results. For gluten-free, swap flour for a blend or cornstarch. If sauce is too salty, add broth or a peeled potato. Prep ingredients the night before for easy assembly. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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