BOEUF BOURGUIGNON

Beef bourguignon or bœuf bourguignon, also called beef Burgundy, and boeuf à la Bourguignonne, is a well-known traditional French recipe. The dish originates from the Burgundy region (in French, Bourgogne) and is one of many examples of peasant dishes being slowly refined into haute cuisine.

The bouquet garni (French for "garnished bouquet") is a bundle of herbs usually tied together with string and mainly used to prepare soup, stock, and various stews. The bouquet is cooked with the other ingredients, but is removed prior to consumption. There is no generic recipe for bouquet garni, but most recipes include parsley, thyme and bay leaf.

Serves 8
2,5-3 hours
360 kcal per serving


Ingredients

• 900 g beef, cut into 4-cm pieces
• 56 ml olive oil
• 4 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 225 ml red Burgundy
• 6 carrots, cut into 2,5 cm pieces
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 bouquet garni
• A little chopped parsley

Method

1. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
2. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat until it is almost smoking.
3. Add the meat, in batches and sear on all sides until it´s well browned, then remove and set aside.
4. Add the onion to the pot. Lower the heat to medium high and sauté until the onions are soft and golden brown (about 10 minutes).
5. Sprinkle the flour over them, then continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the red wine.
6. Bring the wine to a boil, then return the meat to the pot.
7. Add the carrots, garlic and bouquet garni.
8. Add just enough water so that the liquid covers the meat by 1/3.
9. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, and let cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
10. Check the dish every 15-20 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure the meat is not sticking or scorching.
11. Skim off any foam or scum or oil collecting on the surface, using a large spoon or ladle.
12. When done, remove and discard the bouquet garni, add the chopped parsley to the pot and serve e.g. with a few boiled potatoes.