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Beef Bourguignon (Boeuf Bourguignon)

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Burgundy beef stew braised in red wine with lardons, pearl onions, mushrooms, and aromatics.

Beef Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

The wine's acidity and tannins break down collagen while its sugars caramelize. Browning the beef in batches creates fond that becomes the sauce's backbone.

Key Ingredients

chuck beef Burgundy red wine lardons pearl onions mushrooms carrots tomato paste thyme

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