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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Indulgent Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon: Effortless French Comfort

Discover the magic of Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, a classic French dish, perfect for chilly evenings, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Stewing Beef (chuck or round)
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 large Onion (chopped)
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 cups Red Wine or grape juice and vinegar if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
For the Vegetables
  • 1 pound Small Potatoes (halved)
  • 2 cups Carrots (chopped)
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms (quartered)
  • 1 cup Frozen Pearl Onions
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
  1. Trim excess fat and cut the stewing beef into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Mix flour, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss beef in the mixture to coat.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the beef in batches, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until softened, then add to the slow cooker.
  5. Pour in beef broth, red wine, and tomato paste. Add dried thyme and bay leaves; stir to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
  7. Stir in potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and pearl onions. Cook for an additional 1-2 hours.
  8. Discard bay leaves, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for the ultimate comfort experience.

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