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Slow-Cooked French Beef Bourguignon: A Crock Pot Classic
French Beef Burgundy for the Crock Pot 🇫🇷🥩
Cook Time: 6 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Description: Dive into the rich flavors of this French Beef Burgundy cooked to perfection in your Crock Pot. With tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a savory sauce, it’s a true delight for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Recipe Category: Stew
Keywords: One Dish Meal, Meat, European, Weeknight
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 2 lbs | Boneless beef chuck |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 8 oz | Button mushrooms |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| 3 cloves | Garlic cloves |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| 1 cup | Burgundy wine |
| 1 cup | Beef broth |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Chop the onion, parsley, and garlic cloves.
- Clean the button mushrooms and slice them.
- Cut the boneless beef chuck into cubes.
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Brown the Beef:
- Dredge the beef cubes in the flour mixture until coated evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the beef cubes in batches, ensuring each side gets a nice sear. This step helps to seal in the juices and adds flavor to the dish.
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Assemble in the Crock Pot:
- Transfer the browned beef cubes to the Crock Pot Slow Cooker.
- Add chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, chopped parsley, minced garlic cloves, and bay leaves to the Crock Pot.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Pour Burgundy wine and beef broth over the ingredients in the Crock Pot.
- Gently mix everything together until well combined, ensuring that the beef and vegetables are evenly coated with the liquid.
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Slow Cook:
- Cover the Crock Pot with its lid.
- Set the cooking time according to your preference:
- Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours for a longer, slower cooking process that yields incredibly tender beef and melds flavors beautifully.
- Cook on High for 2 to 3 hours if you’re short on time but still want a delicious meal.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lid and marvel at the aromatic masterpiece you’ve created.
- Serve the French Beef Burgundy hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
- Pair it with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this French-inspired dish, perfect for satisfying cravings and impressing guests with minimal effort. Bon appétit! 🍷🍴
