Boeuf Bourguignon

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).

   Περίπου 10 λ.

2. 2

   In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the rendered fat in the pot.

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   Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Do not discard the bacon fat; it adds flavor for searing the beef.

3. 3

   Pat the beef chuck dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.

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   Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Drying the beef helps achieve a better sear.

4. 4

   Add the beef to the hot fat in batches, searing on all sides until deeply browned. Remove the seared beef and set aside with the bacon.

   Περίπου 10 λ.

   Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Do not overcrowd the pot; sear in batches to ensure browning, not steaming.

5. 5

   Add the chopped yellow onion and sliced carrots to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

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6. 6

   Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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   Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Cooking the tomato paste briefly enhances its flavor.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the flour.

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   Σημείωση του μάγειρα: This helps thicken the stew.

8. 8

   Pour in the dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

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9. 9

   Return the seared beef and reserved bacon to the pot. Add the beef broth, fresh thyme sprigs, and bay leaf.

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10. 10

    Bring the stew to a gentle simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.

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11. 11

    Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

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    Σημείωση του μάγειρα: The longer it braises, the more tender the beef will be.

12. 12

    While the beef is braising, prepare the mushrooms and pearl onions. In a separate pan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.

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13. 13

    Add the button mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.

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14. 14

    In the same pan, add the pearl onions and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.

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15. 15

    Once the beef is tender, remove the Dutch oven from the oven. Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.

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16. 16

    Stir in the cooked mushrooms and pearl onions. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

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17. 17

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

    Σημείωση του μάγειρα: Excellent with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.