Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon

Name: Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 315 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '800g beef shin, diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g pancetta'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '250g shallots, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely diced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g chestnut mushrooms, halved'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 carrots, thickly sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'small handful of thyme, leaves picked'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '250ml red wine'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '250ml beef stock'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '30g butter, cubed (optional)'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'splash of olive oil'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp cornflour, slackened with water'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve (optional)'}

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon, a comforting dish featuring tender beef shin and pancetta. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe simmers for 5 hours to create a savory masterpiece.

654 kcal /serving 5 hrs Serves 4 Medium French

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Ingredients

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{'group': 'Main', 'item': '800g beef shin, diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '200g pancetta'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '250g shallots, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 celery sticks, finely diced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '300g chestnut mushrooms, halved'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 carrots, thickly sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'small handful of thyme, leaves picked'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 bay leaves'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '250ml red wine'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '250ml beef stock'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '30g butter, cubed (optional)'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'splash of olive oil'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tbsp cornflour, slackened with water'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'salt and black pepper'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve (optional)'}

Preparation

Season the diced beef shin generously with salt and allow it to reach room temperature.
Prepare the cornflour slurry by mixing cornflour with a little water.

Cooking

Place the seasoned beef into the slow cooker.
Add pancetta, shallots, celery, mushrooms, carrots, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, red wine, and beef stock.
Season with additional salt and black pepper.
Cover and cook on high for 5 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
Stir in the cornflour slurry to thicken the sauce.

Plating & Serving

Serve the beef bourguignon hot, garnished with flat-leaf parsley.
Pair with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Notes

For an extra flavour boost, consider adding a spoonful of Dijon mustard before cooking. This dish is perfect for a cozy winter evening.

Suggested Sides

mashed potatoes crusty bread

Nutrition per Serving

654 Calories

56.4g Protein 48% DV

20.9g Carbs 7% DV

33.1g Fat 42% DV

4.9g Fiber 13% DV

9.0g Sugars

1349mg Sodium 90% DV

127mg Cholesterol 36% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free