"Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon – a rich French stew with red wine, shallots and mushrooms. Delicious, hearty and so easy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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900g | 2lbs stewing beef (chuck steak) cut into small cubes
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2 tbsp plain flour
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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150 | 5.3oz button chestnut mushrooms (or experiment with adding wild mushrooms)
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100g | 3.5oz unsmoked lardon or bacon
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100g | 3.5oz mini (Chantenay) carrots, rinsed but left whole
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10 mini shallots, peeled, topped and tailed
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1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 stick celery,1 bay leaf, sprig fresh thyme, 2 parsley stalks tied together with string (bouquet garni)
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2 tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
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600ml |2 1/2 cups red wine, such as a Burgundy
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olive oil to fry
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1 tbsp butter to fry
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mash to serve