Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a rich and comforting French classic made easy! 🥩🍷 Tender beef, crispy bacon, and hearty vegetables simmer in a flavorful red wine sauce, creating a dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner. 🍲 With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a gourmet meal with little effort. 😋 Serve it with crusty bread 🍞 or creamy mashed potatoes 🥔 for the ultimate comfort food experience!
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup pearl onions (or 1 small onion, diced)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 cups red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Sear the meat – In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then remove. Sear beef chunks in bacon fat until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté the veggies – In the same pan, cook onions, carrots, and garlic for 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and flour, stir well.
- Deglaze – Pour in the wine, scraping up browned bits, then add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and bay leaf. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Slow cook – Pour everything over the beef in the slow cooker. Add potatoes and mushrooms. Stir, cover, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours).
- Serve – Discard bay leaf, stir, and adjust seasoning. Serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.
Note: For extra depth of flavor, use a good-quality red wine like Burgundy or Pinot Noir. 🍷 If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a little cornstarch with water and stir it into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Enjoy! 😄