THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE'S BEEF BOURGUIGNON

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



The Duchess of Devonshire's Beef Bourguignon image

Provided by Meredith Etherington-Smith

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more for browning
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin rounds
1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon salt, and more to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more to taste
2 tablespoons flour
1 bottle red wine, like CÔtes du RhÔne
Bouquet garni (2 to 3 sprigs each of thyme and parsley and a bay leaf, tied together with kitchen string)
10 ounces white pearl onions
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces sliced country-style smoked bacon
10 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned, stems trimmed even with the caps
Steamed or boiled potatoes or cooked noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat stewing beef dry. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown meat on all sides in batches, adding a little more oil if necessary. Remove meat with a slotted spoon as it cooks.
  • Add carrot and onion to drippings in the pan and sauté until golden. Add the garlic, salt and pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute. Add meat and mix well. Stir in wine gradually until flour is blended. Add bouquet garni and heat to boiling. Cover and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until meat is tender, lowering heat to 300 degrees after 1 hour and adding a little water if the liquid is below the level of the meat.
  • While beef cooks, heat a small saucepan of water to boiling, add pearl onions and boil for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Snip tops of onions with kitchen scissors, pull back skins and trim them off at roots. Place peeled onions in the same saucepan and add 2 cups water, along with the sugar and butter. Heat to boiling and simmer, stirring frequently, until onions are transparent and tender, the liquid has evaporated and the onions are coated with a caramelized glaze, for about 45 minutes. Set aside.
  • While onions cook, cut bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch wide pieces. Fry in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove bacon to a bowl and brown mushrooms on both sides in drippings. Add mushrooms to bacon and set aside.
  • When beef is tender, remove bouquet garni and place meat in one bowl and its cooking liquid in another and clean out the pan. If cooking liquid is thin, boil it until it thickens to a coating consistency. Return the stew to the pan and adjust seasoning. Add onions, bacon and mushrooms and pour on liquid. Heat through. Serve with the potatoes or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 663, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 932 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Jitendra Chhtry
[email protected]

I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Pomaa Fredrica
[email protected]

This is a great recipe! The beef was tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenny Kizito
[email protected]

I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. It was a perfect meal for a cold winter night.


jeff oluoba
[email protected]

This is the best beef bourguignon recipe I've ever tried. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Kade 97
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Anisvai
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The beef was tender and the sauce was delicious. My guests loved it!


Mrs Phaki
[email protected]

I was really impressed with this recipe. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammadarbab Arbab
[email protected]

This is my go-to recipe for beef bourguignon. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always rich and flavorful.


King Jarral
[email protected]

I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Sandesh Karki (LFH)
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ARIYAM negash
[email protected]

I made this recipe last weekend and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lala Blacksheep
[email protected]

This is the best beef bourguignon recipe I've ever tried. The beef was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


MD Mamun2
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I've made it for parties and potlucks, and it's always a hit.


Clara Ebere
[email protected]

This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


ARIFIN RUMMAN
[email protected]

I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because it seemed like it would be a lot of work, but I'm so glad I did! It was actually pretty easy to make, and the results were incredible. The beef was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Charlene Cantrell
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now, and it's always a hit. The beef is so tender and flavorful.


Valerie Russitano
[email protected]

I've never cooked beef bourguignon before, but I decided to give this recipe a try. It turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish looked and tasted amazing.


Rahim shah Khan wazir
[email protected]

Made this for my family last night. It was a hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce was especially delicious.


Aqib Siraj
[email protected]

Just tried the recipe. This is probably one of the best beef bourguignons I've ever had! The flavors were rich, and the beef was fall-apart tender. It took longer than I expected, but it was worth the wait.