Best Beef Bourguignon Recipe (Easy French Beef Stew)

Ingredients

• 4 lbs chuck beef, cut into 1½-inch cubes
• 1 shallot, roughly chopped
• ½ leek (white and light green parts), chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 15 whole peppercorns
• 3-4 fresh parsley sprigs
• 1 bottle (750ml) French red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)