Easy Beef Bourguignon

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 65 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This recipe is the easy version of the classic French beef bourguignon dish, so it doesn't cook as long. Great served over pasta or potatoes.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices thick-cut hickory smoked bacon, cut into small cubes
1 medium white onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
1 pound carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1 Toss together beef pieces, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
2 Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until fat is rendered and bacon is beginning to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add seasoned beef to bacon and cook, stirring often, until well browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
3 Add mushrooms and tomato paste to mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Stir in broth, wine, and carrots and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 40 to 45 minutes or until beef is fork-tender.
4 Uncover and remove 1/2 cup broth to a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Whisk in flour until completely combined and smooth. Stir flour mixture back into beef mixture and stir constantly until thickened slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.