This Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a classic French dish made easier. The meat, vegetables, mushrooms, and aromatics cook low and slow for hours in a mix of red wine, chicken broth, and tomato sauce to develop the signature deep and complex flavors. The dish is traditionally served with creamy mashed potatoes, but I’d go for a fresh pot of steamed rice.
Making this cozy meal takes a few extra steps, but each of them is fairly straightforward and well worth the effort. Once you cook the bacon and pan-sear the beef, deglaze the pan and prepare the sauce. Now, throw everything – bacon, beef, sauce, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and fresh thyme if you have one – into your slow cooker and let it do its work. Hours later, you have the best-flavored stew that’s guaranteed to be a hit. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley. What a feast!
To make this Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook finely chopped bacon until crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Transfer the bacon to a slow cooker.
Season the beef with salt and black pepper and add to the skillet. Sear the beef on each side for 2-3 minutes. Cook in batches if needed.
Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
Add 1 cup red wine to the same skillet and stir with a wooden spoon to deglaze and dissolve meat juices. bring to a simmer.
Allow the wine to simmer and reduce slightly, then slowly add 2 cups chicken broth, ½ cup tomato sauce, and ¼ cup soy sauce.
Slowly whisk in ¼ cup flour.
If lumps develop, strain the sauce through a fine sieve.
Pour the sauce into the slow cooker.
Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons thyme, 5 sliced carrots, 1 pound baby potatoes, and 8 ounces sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 6 hours.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
Let your slow cooker do the hard work with this Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon! Tender meat, hearty vegetables and mushrooms, all cooked in a rich wine-spiked sauce. Make some mashed potatoes or cook a pot of rice, and sit down to feast. Let us know if you try this recipe by tagging us on Instagram @cookmerecipes.
This Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon was a hit at our family dinner! I loved how simple it was to prepare. I made it last Sunday, and by the time my husband came home, the house smelled amazing. It's cozy and hearty, and it made for great leftovers too. Totally worth the effort.
Simply the best stew ever! Made it for the fam last weekend and they went bonkers. Smoked bacon made it so delish. Will def make again!
So flavorful stew!
Delicious! Made this for a family get-together, and everyone loved it. The flavors melded perfectly after hours in the cooker. It felt like a special treat, and I was so proud to serve it. Will definitely make again!
Delicious! I made this for my family last Sunday, and everyone loved it. The rich flavors reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. It was a hit, especially with mashed potatoes. Will definitely make it again!
Delicious! I made this for friends and everyone loved it. A great way to impress without much effort.
This Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is bomb! Made it for my wife's birthday, and she loved every bite. Total win!
I tried this Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon for our family dinner, and it was superb! The flavors melded beautifully, and it reminded me of my grandmother's recipe. Everyone loved it.
This recipe is simply great. I made it for my family last Sunday and everyone loved it, especially my husband who usually avoids stews. We had it with mashed potatoes like the recipe suggested. It’s now a new family favorite. Thank you for sharing this delicious dish.
J'ai essayé cette recette de Beef Bourguignon dans le slow cooker et c'était une belle réussite! Mes enfants ont adoré, surtout avec du riz à la place de la purée. Ça me rappelle les repas en famille que nous avions ensemble. Simple et savoureux, je le recommande vivement.
Yo, this Beef Bourguignon blew my mind! Made it for fam, they loved it!
I made this Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon last Sunday for my family, and it was such a hit! The flavors were so deep and rich. My husband couldn’t get enough! I loved how simple it was to put together. Can’t wait to make it again for our next family gathering!
The stew was thick and rich, and the meat melted in mouth. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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