Description
Indulge in the heartwarming experience of Rustic French Beef Bourguignon Served in Crusty Bread Bowls. This comforting dish features tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection in a rich and aromatic broth, brimming with fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables. Cooking this classic stew fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to gather around the table. The crusty bread bowls not only serve as delightful vessels but also soak up the savory goodness of the stew, making each bite a warm embrace. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece that creates lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck beef, cut into cubes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups dry apple vinegar
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
Instructions
- Season cubed beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear beef until browned on all sides (about 4–5 minutes per batch). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Add onions and cook until translucent (about 6–8 minutes), then stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Deglaze with apple vinegar, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return beef to the pot along with beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and carrots. Bring to a simmer; cover tightly and let cook for about 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
- Prepare crusty bread bowls by hollowing out round loaves and baking them at 375°F (190°C) for about 10–15 minutes until crisp.
- Serve stew in bread bowls, garnished with fresh thyme.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl filled with stew (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg