How to Make Beef Bourguignon

Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large casserole over high heat and brown the beef in batches. Set aside. Work steadily through this part of make beef bourguignon, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

In the same pot, cook the bacon lardons until crisp. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Preheat equipment fully and use a food thermometer for meat and reheated dishes — visual cues alone are unreliable, and the FSA recommends core temperatures above 70 °C for two minutes when reheating. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the stock, tomato purée, and bay leaves. Return the beef to the pot. Work steadily through this part of make beef bourguignon, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Cover and braise in a 160°C oven for 2–2½ hours until the beef is fork-tender. Alternatively, simmer on the hob over very low heat. Work steadily through this part of make beef bourguignon, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

In the final 30 minutes, sauté the mushrooms and pearl onions in butter until golden, then add to the stew. Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Work steadily through this part of make beef bourguignon, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.