Beef In Red Wine ( Boeuf Bourguignon ) Recipe

Name: Beef In Red Wine ( Boeuf Bourguignon ) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg skirt of beet cut into 4 steaks; 6 x coriander seeds; 2 sprg thyme; 1 x few sprigs ol parsley; 1 x few peppercorns and 1 bay leaf all tied up In muslin or possibly a large leek leaf; 600 ml red wine preferably Rhone; 2 Tbsp. groundnut oil; 1 Tbsp. butter; 20 sm pickling onlons peeled; 2 lrg carrots cut into thick slices; 2 stk celery cut Into large pcs; 10 gm plain flour; 1 tsp tomato puree; 200 gm button mushrooms cleaned and lett whole; 300 gm smoked streaky bacon rinds removed; 1 x salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 kg skirt of beet cut into 4 steaks
6 x coriander seeds
2 sprg thyme
1 x few sprigs ol parsley
1 x few peppercorns and 1 bay leaf all tied up In muslin or possibly a large leek leaf
600 ml red wine preferably Rhone
2 Tbsp. groundnut oil
1 Tbsp. butter
20 sm pickling onlons peeled
2 lrg carrots cut into thick slices
2 stk celery cut Into large pcs
10 gm plain flour
1 tsp tomato puree
200 gm button mushrooms cleaned and lett whole
300 gm smoked streaky bacon rinds removed
1 x salt and pepper

1
Marinating the beef:You will need to marinate the beef for 24 hrs.
2
This dish for four takes about 30 minutes to prepare and 2 1/2 hr to cook.
3
Place beef steaks into a bowl add in bouquet garni and pour over red wine.
4
Cover with clingfilm and leave in fridge for 24 hrs.
5
Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F mark 4).
6
Strain off and reserve red wine and bouquet garni.
7
Allow meat to rest for a few minutes and then pat dry with kitchen paper.
8
Heat groundnut oil in a large castiron casserole on the stove and brown the steaks on both sides.
9
Remove meat and spoon off fat.
10
Add in butter to the same casserole and lightly brown all the vegetables except the mushrooms for 45 minutes.
11
Sprinkle with flour through a sieve and cook for further 34 minutes.
12
Add in l/4 of reserved red wine tomato puree and bouquet garni and whisk to prevent lumps forming.
13
Add in remaining wine and steaks.
14
Bring to boil skim cover and cook slowly in the preheated oven for 2 hr.
15
While meat is cooking cut bacon into large strips about 2.5cm long and 1 cm thick and place in cool unsalted water.
16
Bring to the boil and cook for 3 minutes.
17
Strain put aside and add in to beef after its first hour of cooking.
18
Add in mushrooms 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
19
Remove bouquet garni taste and season with salt and pepper.
20
Be careful about the salt as the bacon will be salty Serve

43458

kcal

Calories

3209

Fat

438

Carbs

3020

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg skirt of beet cut into 4 steaks, 6 x coriander seeds, 2 sprg thyme, 1 x few sprigs ol parsley, and more.

Yes, Beef In Red Wine ( Boeuf Bourguignon ) Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!