"Considered by many to be the mother of all stews, Beef Bourguignon is a magnificent French dish with a rich red wine sauce. Chef recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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800g/ 1.6 lb chuck beef (, cut in 4-5 cm / 2” cubes (Note 1))
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2 large carrots ((~300g/10oz), cut on an angle into 4-5 cm / 2” pieces)
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16 pearl onions or small, round pickling onions ((Note 2))
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1 bay leaf (, fresh (sub: dried))
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3 sprigs thyme
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750ml/ 25 oz pinot noir or other red wine ((Note 3))
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3 tbsp oil (, olive, canola or vegetable)
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3/4 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp pepper
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1/4 tsp salt
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200g/ 7oz mushrooms (, halved (quarters if large))
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150g/ 5oz bacon piece (, cut into 1cm / 1/2” thick batons (Note 4))
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50g/3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 garlic cloves (, minced)
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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6 tbsp flour (, plain/all purpose)
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3 cups beef stock (low sodium)
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2 tbsp chopped parsley (, for garnish)