Plated grass fed beef bourguignon
Surprise your sweetie this Valentine’s Day with the French classic beef bourguignon, starring grass fed beef!
The chunks of beef absolutely fall apart after being slow cooked in the rich red wine gravy. This dish is sure to stun on Valentine’s Day but is also perfect for a family dinner. Either way, this is our new favorite way to enjoy grass fed beef roasts.
The sauce is velvety, and the dish impresses with its comforting, rich, and complex flavors. The carrots are tender, the pearl onions are plump with the red wine sauce, and the beef is absolutely luscious.. Beef bourguignon is a classic I’ve always wanted to try, and the slow cooker adaptation makes the preparation approachable.
Mashed potatoes makes a delicious side dish.
This recipe was inspired by The Recipe Critic.
INGREDIENTS
½ lb bacon, chopped into small lardons
3-4 lb Saint John’s organic grass fed beef roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup red wine, pinot noir preferred*
3 cups beef bone broth
½ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
1 Tbsp anchovy paste or fish sauce
¼ cup flour
5 garlic cloves, minced
8-12 pearl onions, peeled and whole
2 sprigs fresh thyme
5-7 carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias in 2 inch chunks
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
3-5 potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2 inch chunks, optional**
METHOD
Cook bacon in skillet over medium-high heat. When cooked, remove bacon and reserve.
Generously salt and pepper all sides of beef. Brown beef on all sides for 2-3 minutes. Be mindful not to crowd the pan. Reserve beef.
Add wine to pan, stirring continuously. Bring wine to a boil, then reduce at a simmer for 10 minutes.
Add broth, tomato sauce, soy sauce, and anchovy paste. Stir well to combine.
Add flour and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat.
Add bacon, beef, wine mixture, garlic, thyme, and vegetables to crock pot. Stir well to combine. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 5-6 hours.
NOTES
* Pinot noir not required. Any red wine will do or substitute ½ cup apple cider vinegar and ½ cup water
** I omitted potatoes because my crock pot was quite full from the large 4+ lb roast and I planned to serve with mashed potatoes. If using potatoes, baby potatoes would be a lovely addition.
Enjoy this preparation of grass fed beef bourguignon! When you try this recipe, let us know by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook. Happy Valentine’s Day!