Beef Bourguignonne
Roast beef, with along with bacon, carrots, onions and mushrooms, is simmered in Burgundy wine until fork tender. An elegant beef stew that's worthy fare for company.
Recipe Ingredients:
2 pounds beef shoulder roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 slices bacon, chopped (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
2 cups Burgundy or other dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves, crushed
8 ounces baby carrots (about 1 3/4 cups)
8 ounces fresh pearl onions, peeled or frozen pearl onions
8 ounces mushrooms, cut in half if large
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Cooking Directions:
- Cook bacon in stockpot over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towel-lined plate. Set aside. Reserve drippings.
- Lightly coat beef with flour. Heat 2 tablespoons reserved bacon drippings in same stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown 1/2 of beef; remove from stockpot. Repeat with remaining beef, adding bacon drippings or oil as needed. Remove beef from stockpot; season with salt and pepper. Pour off drippings.
- Add broth to stockpot. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until browned bits attached to stockpot are dissolved. Stir in wine, tomato paste, garlic and marjoram. Return beef and bacon to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1 hour.
- Add carrots and onions to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; continue simmering, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until beef and vegetables are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat. Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Tip: The dark brown crust that forms on the bottom of the stockpot during step 2 dissolves when liquid is added and gives the stew a rich flavor.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the Beef Industry Council.