Classic Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 (3-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 25 8-ounce pearl onions
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 medium carrot
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 mashed potato (for serving)
• Fresh parsley leaves
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 egg noodles (for serving)
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tsp kosher salt
• Crusty bread (for serving)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry red wine

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:

   • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
   • Cut the boneless beef chuck roast into chunks and pat dry with paper towels.
   • Peel the pearl onions and carrots, and slice the cremini mushrooms.
   • Mince the garlic cloves and prepare mashed potatoes (if you want them as a side).
   • Tie the parsley and thyme together using kitchen twine.

2. Brown the Meat:

   • In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, brown the beef chunks in batches until they are deeply browned on all sides. Once browned, remove the beef and set aside.

3. Sauté the Vegetables:

   • In the same pot, add the pearl onions, sliced carrots, and cremini mushrooms. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until softened.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

4. Deglaze and Simmer:

   • Return the browned beef to the pot.
   • Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir to coat evenly.
   • Add the tomato paste, bay leaves, the parsley-thyme bundle, beef broth, red wine, black pepper, and kosher salt. Bring everything to a simmer.
   • Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Let it cook for 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

5. Cook the Noodles:

   • While the beef is cooking, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and set them aside.

6. Serve:

   • Once the Beef Bourguignon is done, remove it from the oven. Discard the parsley-thyme bundle and bay leaves.
   • Serve the Beef Bourguignon over mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves for added freshness.
   • Serve with crusty bread on the side for dipping into the rich sauce.

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Enjoy your delicious Beef Bourguignon with its tender beef, flavorful sauce, and perfect sides! If you have any questions while cooking, feel free to ask!