Description
A French classic, elevated. This crowd-sized Beef Bourguignon is rich, comforting, and unforgettable—tender beef, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms simmered in a velvety red wine sauce with a whisper of dark chocolate. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving something hearty, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
10 strips bacon or pancetta, chopped
7 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2” cubes
6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 large yellow onions, chopped
6 large carrots, peeled & sliced
8 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp tomato paste
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups bold red wine
4 cups beef stock
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon beef base
4 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary (optional)
4 bay leaves
20 oz frozen pearl onions, thawed
32 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, quartered
1 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa, optional but recommended)
Kosher salt & black pepper
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
In a Dutch oven, brown bacon/pancetta; set aside.
Sear beef in batches; transfer out.
Melt 2 tbsp butter, sauté onions & carrots till soft. Add garlic.
Stir in tomato paste & flour, cook 2 mins.
Pour in wine, deglaze. Add stock, bouillon, herbs, beef & bacon.
Simmer, then braise at 325°F for 3 hrs.
Sauté pearl onions & mushrooms in remaining butter; set aside.
After braising, stir in veggies & chocolate. Simmer 15 mins.
Season & garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 490 / Serving
- Sugar: 5g / Serving
- Sodium: 580mg / Serving
- Fat: 32g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 12g / Serving
- Protein: 38g / Serving
- Cholesterol: 135mg / Serving