Boeuf Bourguignon

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1. 1

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

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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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   Примітка кухаря: 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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   Примітка кухаря: 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.

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   Примітка кухаря: 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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   Примітка кухаря: 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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   Примітка кухаря: 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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    Примітка кухаря: 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.

    Примітка кухаря: Excellent with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.