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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon Recipe: Rich, Tender & Comforting

This Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon recipe offers classic French flavors with tender beef and rich aromas, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Marinade
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast Choose well-marbled meat for flavor
  • 2 cups red wine A dry red wine like Pinot Noir
  • 2 cups beef broth Adds savory backbone to the sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves Fresh for warm, aromatic notes
  • 2 sprigs thyme Fresh thyme complements the beef
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup pearl onions Sweet and tender
  • 2 cups baby carrots Provides natural sweetness
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms Absorb rich sauce flavors
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste Enhances color and savory profile
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons butter For glossy finish
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley Chopped for brightness
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate your beef with red wine, garlic, and thyme for at least 4 hours (or overnight) in the fridge.
  2. Sear the beef pieces in a hot skillet with oil until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Combine the seared beef, beef broth, tomato paste, and marinade in your slow cooker bowl, stirring gently.
  4. Add pearl onions, baby carrots, and cremini mushrooms evenly around the beef.
  5. Cook on Low for 8 hours (or High for 4 hours) until beef is tender and sauce is glossy.
  6. Stir in butter until melted and glossy, then sprinkle with parsley and a pinch of salt just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Optional: Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Leftovers can be used in pies or as a topping for baked potatoes.

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