Best 3 Julias Beef Bourguignon Recipes

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**Beef Bourguignon: A Classic French Dish with a Rich History**

Beef Bourguignon is a timeless French dish that has captured the hearts and taste buds of food lovers for centuries. Originating from the Burgundy region of France, this hearty and flavorful beef stew is prepared with tender chunks of beef, slowly braised in a rich red wine sauce infused with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices. The result is a succulent and fall-off-the-bone beef surrounded by a velvety and complex sauce that perfectly complements the rustic charm of this classic dish. This article presents two enticing variations of Beef Bourguignon: a traditional recipe that stays true to its French roots and a modern interpretation that incorporates a few contemporary twists to create a uniquely flavorful experience. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary journey. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you in crafting an exceptional Beef Bourguignon that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of France with every bite.

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BOEUF BOURGUIGNON A LA JULIA CHILD



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This is the classic, adapted from "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." A wonderful dish, raising the simple stew to an art form and quite simple to make -- even though the instructions look long. Use Simple Beef Stock, the recipe for which is posted on this site. Use a wine that you would drink -- not cooking wine. And the better the cut of beef, the better the stew. As the beef is combined with braised onions and sauteed mushrooms, all that is needed to complete your main course is a bowl of potatoes or noodles and lots of good bread for the sauce.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Stew

Time 5h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

6 ounces bacon, solid chunk
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 onion, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups red wine (a full bodied wine like Bordeaux or Burgundy or Chianti)
2 -3 cups beef stock (Simple Beef stock is posted on the site, unsalted and defatted)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, mashed (you may choose to add more)
1 sprig thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dred thyme)
1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
18 -24 white pearl onions, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup beef stock
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
2 sprigs parsley
1 lb mushroom, quartered
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • First prepare the bacon: cut off the rind and reserve.
  • Cut the bacon into lardons about 1/4" thick and 1 1/2" long.
  • Simmer the rind and the lardons for ten minutes in 1 1/2 quarts of water.
  • Drain and dry the lardons and rind and reserve.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 450°F.
  • Put the tablespoon of olive oil in a large (9" - 10" wide, 3" deep) fireproof casserole and warm over moderate heat.
  • Saute the lardons for 2 to 3 minutes to brown lightly.
  • Remove to a side dish with a slotted spoon.
  • Dry off the pieces of beef and saute them, a few at a time in the hot oil/bacon fat until nicely browned on all sides.
  • Once browned, remove to the side plate with the bacon.
  • In the same oil/fat, saute the onion and the carrot until softened.
  • Pour off the fat and return the lardons and the beef to the casserole with the carrots and onion.
  • Toss the contents of the casserole with the salt and pepper and sprinkle with the flour.
  • Set the uncovered casserole in the oven for four minutes.
  • Toss the contents of the casserole again and return to the hot oven for 4 more minutes.
  • Now, lower the heat to 325°F and remove the casserole from the oven.
  • Add the wine and enough stock so that the meat is barely covered.
  • Add the tomato paste, garlic and herbs and the bacon rind.
  • Bring to a simmer on the top of the stove.
  • Cover and place in the oven, adjusting the heat so that the liquid simmers very slowly for three to four hours.
  • The meat is done when a fork pierces it easily.
  • While the meat is cooking, prepare the onions and mushrooms and set them aside till needed.
  • For the onion, if using frozen, make sure they are defrosted and drained.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet and add the onions to the skillet.
  • Saute over medium heat for about ten minutes, rolling the onions about so they brown as evenly as possible, without breaking apart.
  • Pour in the stock, season to taste, add the herbs, and cover.
  • Simmer over low heat for about 40 to 50 minutes until the onions are perfectly tender but retain their shape and the liquid has mostly evaporated.
  • Remove the herbs and set the onions aside.
  • For the mushrooms, heat the butter and oil over high heat in a large skillet.
  • As soon as the foam begins to subside add the mushrooms and toss and shake the pan for about five minutes.
  • As soon as they have browned lightly, remove from heat.
  • To Finish the Stew:.
  • When the meat is tender, remover the casserole from the oven and empty its contents into a sieve set over a saucepan.
  • Wash out the casserole and return the beef and bacon to it (discarding the bits of carrot and onion and herbs which remain in the sieve).
  • Distribute the mushrooms and onions over the meat.
  • Skim the fat off the sauce and simmer it for a minute or two, skimming off any additional fat which rises to the surface.
  • You should be left with about 2 1/2 cups of sauce thick enough to coat a spoon lightly.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of stock.
  • If the sauce is too thin, boil it down to reduce to the right consistency.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables.
  • If you are serving immediately, place the covered casserole over medium low heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve in the casserole or on a warm platter surrounded by noodles, potatoes or rice and garnished with fresh parsley.
  • If serving later or the next day, allow the casserole to cool and place cold, covered casserole in the refrigerator.
  • 20 minutes prior to serving, place over medium low heat and simmer very slowly for ten minutes, occasionally basting the meat and vegetables with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 911, Fat 54.3, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 202.9, Sodium 1168.6, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11, Protein 56.6

BEEF BOURGUIGNON



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Tender fall apart chunks of beef simmered in a rich red wine gravy makes Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon an incredible family dinner. Slow Cooker, Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stove Top and the traditional Oven method included! Easy to make, every step is worth it.

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces (170g) bacon, (roughly chopped)
3 pounds (1 1/2 kg) beef brisket, trimmed of fat ((chuck steak or stewing beef) cut into 2-inch chunks)
1 large carrot (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
1 large white onion, (diced)
6 cloves garlic, (minced (divided))
1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons flour
12 small pearl onions ((optional))
3 cups red wine (like Merlot, Pinot Noir, or a Chianti -- for a milder sauce, use only 2 cups of wine)
2-3 cups beef stock ((if using 2 cups of wine, use 3 cups beef stock))
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 beef bullion cube, (crushed)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, (finely chopped (divided))
2 bay leaves
1 pound fresh small white or brown mushrooms, (quartered)
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or heavy based pot. Sauté the bacon over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until crisp and browned. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large dish and set aside.
  • Pat dry beef with paper towel; sear in batches in the hot oil/bacon fat until browned on all sides. Remove to the dish with the bacon.
  • In the remaining oil/bacon fat, sauté the carrots and diced onions until softened, (about 3 minutes), then add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain excess fat (leave about 1 tablespoon in the pan) and return the bacon and beef back into the pot; season with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Sprinkle with flour, toss well and cook for 4-5 minutes to brown.
  • Add the pearl onions, wine and enough stock so that the meat is barely covered. Then add the tomato paste, bullion and herbs. Bring to a simmer on the stove.
  • Cover, transfer to lower part of the oven and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fall apart tender (adjust the heat so that the liquid simmers very slowly).
  • In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, prepare your mushrooms:Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet/pan over heat. When the foam subsides, add the remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add in the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, while shaking the pan occasionally to coat with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Once they are browned, set aside.
  • Place a colander over a large pot (I do this in my clean kitchen sink). Remove the casserole from the oven and carefully empty its contents into the colander (you want to collect the sauce only). Discard the herbs
  • Return the beef mixture back into the dutch oven or pot. Add the mushrooms over the meat.
  • Remove any fat off the sauce( if any) and simmer for a minute or two, skimming off any additional fat which rises to the surface.
  • You should be left with about 2 1/2 cups of sauce thick enough to coat the back of a spoon lightly. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of stock. If the sauce is too thin, boil it over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until reduced to the right consistency.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper, if desired. Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables.
  • If you are serving immediately, simmer the beef bourguignon for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
  • To serve the following day, allow the casserole to cool completely, cover and refrigerate.The day of serving, remove from refrigerator for at least an hour before reheating. Place over medium-low heat and let simmer gently for about 10 minutes, basting the meat and vegetables with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 56 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JULIA MOSKIN'S BEEF BOURGUIGNON



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For home cooks craving this deep, savory stew, we've turned to Ginette Mathiot's "Je Sais Cuisiner" ("I Know How to Cook"), an authoritative cookbook for French housewives first published in 1932, and often described as the French "Joy of Cooking." Ms. Mathiot's boeuf bourguignon has just nine ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and takes just five steps. The meat is browned in the same fat as some chopped onions and bacon pieces. Flour is sprinkled in and browned - this is the key to a thick, but not too winy, sauce - then slowly cooked in liquid, with mushrooms tossed in toward the end. The hands-on time for the cook: about 25 minutes.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon oil
3 ounces onions or shallots, chopped
3 1/2 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced
1 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces, patted dry
Scant 1/4 cup flour
1 1/4 cups any type of stock, hot
1 1/4 cups red wine
1 bouquet garni (1 bay leaf, 3 sprigs fresh thyme and 3 sprigs parsley, tied together)
Black pepper
3 1/2 ounces mushrooms, diced
Salt

Steps:

  • In a heavy pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and bacon and cook, stirring, until browned. Remove them and set aside; leave fat in pan.
  • Add beef and brown on all sides (work in two batches if needed to avoid crowding).
  • Sprinkle browned beef with flour, stir until browned and add stock. Stir, scraping bottom of pan, then add reserved bacon and onions, the wine and bouquet garni. Season with pepper.
  • Simmer very gently for 2 hours.
  • Add mushrooms and cook 30 minutes more. Season with salt and serve. Or, even better, reheat and serve the next day.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 619 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Making Julia's Beef Bourguignon:

- **Choose high-quality beef**. Look for chuck roast, short ribs, or brisket. These cuts have a good amount of fat and connective tissue, which will help to create a rich and flavorful sauce. - **Brown the beef in batches**. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the meat from stewing. - **Use a good quality red wine**. A full-bodied red wine, such as a Burgundy or Cabernet Sauvignon, will add depth and complexity to the sauce. - **Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables**. You can use any type of vegetables that you like, but some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms. - **Cook the beef bourguignon low and slow**. This will help to tenderize the meat and allow the flavors to develop. - **Serve the beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice**. These will all help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Julia's Beef Bourguignon is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a rich and flavorful stew that is sure to impress your guests. With careful preparation and a little patience, you can make this dish at home and enjoy the delicious results.

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