Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon (Classic French Stew)

Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon (Classic French Stew)

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Make Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon with tender beef, bacon, red wine, pearl onions, and mushrooms. This classic French stew is rich, make-ahead friendly,…

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz (170 g) thick-cut bacon, cut into small lardons
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if needed
  • 3 lb (1.35 kg) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (720 ml) dry red wine
  • 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) beef stock, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 18-24 pearl onions, peeled, or 10 oz (285 g) frozen pearl onions, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 lb (450 g) white or cremini mushrooms, quartered
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, for serving

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