Boeuf Bourguignon

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1. 1

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

   Približne 10 min

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.

   Približne 8 min

   Poznámka kuchára: 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.

   Približne 2 min

   Poznámka kuchára: 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.

   Približne 10 min

   Poznámka kuchára: 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.

   Približne 7 min

6. 6

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

   Približne 1 min

   Poznámka kuchára: 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.

   Približne 2 min

   Poznámka kuchára: 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.

   Približne 7 min

9. 9

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

   Približne 1 min

10. 10

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

    Približne 2 min

11. 11

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

    Približne 3 h

    Poznámka kuchára: 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.

    Približne 5 min

13. 13

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

    Približne 10 min

14. 14

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

    Približne 12 min

15. 15

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

    Približne 1 min

16. 16

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

    Približne 1 min

17. 17

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

    Poznámka kuchára: Excellent with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.