Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Beef Bourguignon Recipe

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This version of Julia Child's classic boeuf bourguignon is fall-apart tender. The sauce is rich, hearty, and worth every minute of slow cooking.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (optional)
  • 6-8 ounces salt pork, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 pounds trimmed beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes, patted dry with paper towels
  • 10-12 shallots, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 2 large carrots, peeled -- 1 chopped, the other cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup brandy, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 bottle Pinot Noir, or other red wine
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef stock, more as needed
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 24 pearl onions, fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound fresh shiitake, cremini, or button mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter

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