beouf a la bourguignonne

12 Pinches
Updated on Mar 25, 2015

this recipe is from Bon Appetite. I have been making it since the early 70s and love it now as much as ever. I no longer use the meat paste extract, reduce the amount of butter, use more bay leaves and omit the pepper. I also use the sauce with chicken.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Saute
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck:1.5 inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 1/2 pound small white onions (about 12)
  • 1/2 pound small mushrooms
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons meat paste extract
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cups burgundy wine
  • 3/4 cup dry sherry
  • 3/4 cup ruby port
  • 1 can condensed beef bouillon, undiluted (10.5 oz)
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • - butter, flour, beef, brandy, red wine, sherry, port, bouillon, onions, mushrooms, tomato paste, bay leaf

How To Make beouf a la bourguignonne

  • Step 1
    heat 4 quart pot that can go in the oven. brown beef cubes in butter. remove
  • Step 2
    brown onions in same pan. add mushrooms; cook for 3 minutes, stirring. stir in flour, meat and tomato pastes into butter/pan juices. blend well. add burgundy, brandy, sherry, port. stir to remove any lumps. bring mixture to boil; note the sauce should thicken. add beef, pepper, bay leaf. stir to combine.
  • Step 3
    place in 350 degree oven for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. serve over buttered noodles or rice.

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Category: Beef
Category: Casseroles
Culture: French
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Saute

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