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Beef Bourguignon (Julia Child Recipe)

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Tender fall apart chunks of beef simmered in a rich red wine gravy makes Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon an incredible family dinner.

Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon (Bœuf Bourgignon in French) is a world wide loved classic for a reason. This is one recipe where you want to take your time cooking it, drinking a glass of wine or two while preparing it, and show it a lot of love. Every step is worth it.

In our recipe, we included four different cooking methods to make your life easier: traditional oven, stove top, slow cooker and instant pot or pressure cooker methods. Whichever one you choose, you will not be disappointed!

Tender fall apart chunks of beef simmered in a white cast iron casserole dish against a white background. Simmered in a rich red wine gravy, Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon an incredible family dinner. Slow Cooker, Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stove Top and the traditional Oven method included! Easy to make, every step is worth it | cafedelites.com

Beef Bourguignon

Adapting this Beef Bourguignon from Julia’s best seller, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, this dish raises a simple beef stew to an art form and is not too difficult to make at all. You don’t need to be an experienced cook to try this in your kitchen at home.

Even though it’s been remade all over the world countless times by families over the decades, it’s an extremely forgiving recipe. We cut out a few steps from Julia’s original to make it a little easier and maybe a little less intimidating. Still, I didn’t want to mess with something so perfect.

Julia Child = Genius.

A close up image of a piece of tender fall apart beef pieces simmered in a rich red wine gravy with a white onion and carrots. Garnished with fresh chopped parsley. | cafedelites.com
How do you make a beef bourguignon?

I don’t know about you but when reading the original recipe from Julia’s book, I immediately became as nervous as Amy Adams’ Julie in the movie Julie and Julia. SO MANY STEPS. So I poured myself a wine and began my mission to follow AT LEAST one recipe in my life as best as I could.

The results were unbelievable. I can honestly say I have never enjoyed a stew as much as I did when it was done.

Trying it again and skipping only a couple of steps to attempt to cut down on some the work and washing extra pots; adding a little more of this and that, I have to say the results were just about the same but with a little added flavour.

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What did we do differently?

  • Julia’s first step is to simmer bacon rind and fat in water for 10 minutes, remove then proceed to fry lightly in oil. We skipped this and just went straight to frying until crisp and browned.
  • When beef and veggies are in, Julia suggests to set the casserole in the oven for 4 minutes, then toss the meat and return to the oven for 4 minutes more. We skipped this also and opted to continue cooking over stove top. This didn’t make a difference.
  • We added a couple extra cloves of garlic feeling we missed that particular flavour, and added more herbs into the stew.
  • Also, Julia prepares her pearl sized onions seperate from the Beef Bourguignon itself, adding them in near the end of cooking. My family completely skipped over the onions in their bowls, eating everything else and leaving them behind. So, the second time around, I added them in with all of the ingredients, saving a pot and stove top cooking time, and the results were better for us. We saved the onions!
  • Lastly, Julia asks us to wash out the casserole and return the beef and bacon to it at the end of the recipe. This I couldn’t bring myself to do, wanting to keep every single lick of flavour in that pot.

I was left craving this the next day, so we made it again and again. No regrets.

What meat is best for beef bourguignon?

We tried this with a few cuts of beef: brisket, chuck steak and stewing beef (yes, the third time I made it was in our Instant Pot/Multi Cooker). Brisket yielded our favourite result.

The meat fell apart so beautifully and tasted better than the others with a juicy outcome. Having said the though, you can use whichever stewing beef you can find or have on hand.

Tender beef chunks in a rich red wine gravy in a white cast iron casserole dish with a wooden spoon. | cafedelites.com

Tips to an incredible Beef Bourguignon

  1. Taste test: We taste tested it immediately after cooking and found that the wine was an extremely strong flavour in the gravy. PLEASE don’t worry or try to adjust it straight away! Let it rest for 15 minutes and the flavours begin to settle into each other. The wine flavour mellowed out and we LOVED it. If you’re serving it the next day, the flavours are even better.
  2. Don’t skip the buttery garlic mushrooms. When I tried adding them in from the start, they had shrivelled up into nothingness by the end. They really are incredible added in fresh from the pan, plump and buttery. I couldn’t resist adding some garlic to them along with some salt and pepper. It added a lot more flavour to the end result.
  3. Simmer the gravy. Please don’t skip this step. After straining the liquid, simmer it for a minute or two and watch the magic of a deliciously rich and glossy gravy thicken before your eyes. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of stock at a time to thin it out. However, if the sauce is too thin, boil it over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until reduced to the right consistency.

You should be left with about 2 1/2 cups of sauce thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Which red wine is best for beef bourguignon?

Julia recommends a good quality burgundy for her Beef Bourguignon recipe. We used a $20 bottle of Pinot Noir as we love cooking with that particular wine. It doesn’t need to be expensive, but try to get a good quality brand.

Worried about the amount of wine? Reduce it to 2 cups and up the stock to 3 cups (for oven and stove top methods only). If you don’t want to use wine, you can leave it out all together and use all beef stock. However, I cannot guarantee the flavour. The wine makes this incredible.

Beef Bourguignon on mashed potatoes with gravy served in a white bowl with a silver fork on a white table. | cafedelites.com

What do you serve with beef bourguignon?

Definitely Mashed potatoes! You can also serve it with plain rice or noodles. There is so much flavour in this, you need a fairly plain side to go with it.

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Tender fall apart chunks of beef simmered in a rich red wine gravy makes Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon an incredible family dinner. Slow Cooker, Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stove Top and the traditional Oven method included! Easy to make, every step is worth it | cafedelites.com

Beef Bourguignon

Tender fall apart chunks of beef simmered in a rich red wine gravy makes Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon an incredible family dinner. Slow Cooker, Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stove Top and the traditional Oven method included! Easy to make, every step is worth it.
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 3 hrs
Total: 3 hrs 15 mins
Serves: 6 - 8 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounces (170g) bacon, roughly chopped
  • 3 pounds (1 1/2 kg) beef brisket, trimmed of fat (chuck steak or stewing beef) cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 large carrot sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
  • 1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 12 small pearl onions (optional)
  • 3 cups red wine like Merlot, Pinot Noir, or a Chianti -- for a milder sauce, use only 2 cups of wine
  • 2-3 cups beef stock (if using 2 cups of wine, use 3 cups beef stock)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 beef bullion cube, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (divided)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound fresh small white or brown mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

TRADITIONAL OVEN METHOD:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or heavy based pot. Sauté the bacon over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until crisp and browned. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large dish and set aside.
  • Pat dry beef with paper towel; sear in batches in the hot oil/bacon fat until browned on all sides. Remove to the dish with the bacon.
  • In the remaining oil/bacon fat, sauté the carrots and diced onions until softened, (about 3 minutes), then add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain excess fat (leave about 1 tablespoon in the pan) and return the bacon and beef back into the pot; season with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Sprinkle with flour, toss well and cook for 4-5 minutes to brown.
  • Add the pearl onions, wine and enough stock so that the meat is barely covered. Then add the tomato paste, bullion and herbs. Bring to a simmer on the stove.
  • Cover, transfer to lower part of the oven and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fall apart tender (adjust the heat so that the liquid simmers very slowly).
  • In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, prepare your mushrooms:
    Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet/pan over heat. When the foam subsides, add the remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add in the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, while shaking the pan occasionally to coat with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Once they are browned, set aside.
  • Place a colander over a large pot (I do this in my clean kitchen sink). Remove the casserole from the oven and carefully empty its contents into the colander (you want to collect the sauce only). Discard the herbs
  • Return the beef mixture back into the dutch oven or pot. Add the mushrooms over the meat.
  • Remove any fat off the sauce( if any) and simmer for a minute or two, skimming off any additional fat which rises to the surface.
  • You should be left with about 2 1/2 cups of sauce thick enough to coat the back of a spoon lightly. 
    If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of stock. If the sauce is too thin, boil it over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until reduced to the right consistency.
  • Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper, if desired. Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables.
  • If you are serving immediately, simmer the beef bourguignon for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
    Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
  • To serve the following day, allow the casserole to cool completely, cover and refrigerate.
    The day of serving, remove from refrigerator for at least an hour before reheating. Place over medium-low heat and let simmer gently for about 10 minutes, basting the meat and vegetables with the sauce.

Notes

STOVE TOP BEEF BOURGUIGNON:
  1. In a large dutch oven or heavy based pot, sauté the bacon over medium heat in 1 tablespoon of oil for about 3 minutes, until crisp and browned. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large dish and set aside.
  2. Pat dry beef with paper towel; sear in batches in the hot oil/bacon fat until browned on all sides. Remove to the dish with the bacon.
  3. In the remaining oil/bacon fat, sauté the carrots and diced onions until softened, (about 3 minutes), then add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain excess fat and return the bacon and beef back into the pot; season with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Sprinkle with flour, toss well and cook for 4-5 minutes to brown.
  4. Add the pearl onions, wine and enough stock so that the meat is barely covered. Then add the tomato paste, bullion and herbs. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is falling apart.
  5. In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, prepare your mushrooms: Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet/pan over heat. When the foam subsides, add the remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add in the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, while shaking the pan occasionally to coat with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  6. Add browned mushrooms to the pot, let simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to combine.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
INSTANT POT BEEF BOURGUIGNON / PRESSURE COOKER:
  1. Set Instant Pot or Cooker to SEAR function (or use a pan on the stove over medium heat of you wish). Sauté the bacon in 1 tablespoon of oil until crisp and browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Pat dry beef with paper towel; sear in batches until browned on all sides in the oil/bacon fat. 
  3. Return bacon to the pot. Season with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Sprinkle with flour, toss well and cook on SEAR for a further 4-5 minutes to brown.
  4. Add in the onions, pearl onions, carrots, wine, 2 cups of stock, tomato paste, 4 cloves minced garlic, bullion and herbs. Stir well, cover and lock the lid into place. Press Keep Warm/Cancel to stop the Sauté function, then set to MANUAL mode. Choose HIGH PRESSURE for 30 minutes cook time. 
  5. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 8-10 minutes. Open the valve and allow and remaining steam to escape (for Instant Pot, turn the valve from sealing to venting to release the pressure).
  6. While steam is releasing, prepare your buttered mushrooms (OPTIONAL -- or add them straight in without cooking in butter if desired): Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet/pan over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add in the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, while shaking the pan occasionally to coat with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Set aside.
  7. Change the Instant Pot or cooker setting back to the SEAR setting (or SAUTE) stir well and allow the sauce to thicken uncovered, for a further 5-10 minutes. 
  8. Add the buttered mushrooms, garnish with parsley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
SLOW COOKER BEEF BOURGUIGNON:
  1. In a large pan or skillet, sauté the bacon over medium heat in 1 tablespoon of oil for about 3 minutes, until crisp and browned. Transfer to 6 quart (litre) slow cooker bowl.
  2. Pat dry beef with paper towel; sear in batches until browned on all sides in the oil/bacon fat. Transfer to slow cooker bowl with the bacon, and add in the onions (both types) and carrots. Season with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, tossing well to combine.
  3. Pour the red wine into the pan or skillet and allow to simmer for 4-5 minutes, then whisk in the flour until free from lumps. Allow to reduce and thicken slightly, then pour it into the slow cooker along with 2 cups of stock, tomato paste, garlic, bullion and herbs.
  4. Mix well to combine all of the ingredients. Cook on high heat setting for 6 hours or low for 8 hours, or until beef is falling apart and tender.
  5. In the last 5 minutes of cooking time, prepare your mushrooms: Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet/pan over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add in the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, while shaking the pan occasionally to coat with the butter. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add to the Beef Bourguignon, mixing them through the sauce before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh parley and serve with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.
ORIGINALLY POSTED FEBRUARY 18, 2018. POST UPDATED WITH VIDEO.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 1565mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2035IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 6.3mg
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Comments

  1. Tove says

    August 11, 2022 at 7:48 am

    Love this recipe. Couldn’t find pearl onions so used drained pickled pearl onions. Worked like magic.

    Reply
  2. Sierra says

    December 17, 2020 at 1:41 am

    5 stars
    I made this the other day in my Dutch oven. Amazing! I skipped the “strain/ boil gravy” step entirely since it was plenty thick enough as is. Maybe because my Dutch oven is big and oval shaped, allowing more surface area to come in contact with the air? Anyways, we will definitely be making this exact recipe again. Preparing the mushrooms separately was a nice touch since they had a different flavor than the rest of the food but still went together perfectly.

    This was the first ever recipe I used a Dutch oven for and it made me super enthusiastic about trying more recipes! Thank you for the easy to follow instructions.

    Reply
  3. Sandy says

    November 23, 2020 at 4:22 am

    I’ve always wanted to try making this since I saw Julie & Julia and I’m so glad I found your version! I don’t have a pot I can put into the oven (as tradition) so I’m so thankful to see there’s a stovetop version. Thank you for taking your time to do this and for sharing it! Really can’t wait to give this a go! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Maly says

    November 19, 2020 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    So freaking good! ! Not being able to dine at my hubby and I favorite French restaurant during COVID, I wanted to surprise him and make our favorite dish there. I’m not a cook at all ( he does most cooking or we order out ) and this was very easy to follow. The flavors were amazing! I was planning on cooking it in the crock pot, but time got the best of me. I made it on the stovetop and it was great, but not tender enough. I will for sure try the crock pot version ASAP! Thanks so much for this amazing recipe.

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  5. Faith Donald says

    November 19, 2020 at 2:18 am

    5 stars
    I used the stove top method. This recipe is highly recommended. Slight variations – 2 large carrots (I wish that I used more), 2 stalks celery, 3 prunes cut in small pieces to add a bit of sweetness, no pearl onions, sauteed the tomato paste in the pan and then added the liquid, removed the lid for the last hour of cooking – it thickened nicely with no need to strain the contents. I just pulled out the thyme stems near the end of cooking. Served with mashed potatoes and a baguette – delicious! Thank you.

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  6. Hannah says

    October 27, 2020 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    This was my first time making this and I want to thank you big time for the amazing video, clear instructions and everything!! You’re fantastic – but mine came out dry 🙁 somewhere I did something wrong and I can’t figure out what it was!! The only thing I can think of is maybe the pre-cut stew beef from the store wasn’t great? I chose a $20 Pinot noir and used 3 cups of it, and 2 cups of beef broth. I did 3 hours in the oven at 350 and when I pulled it out, most of the liquid was gone and I had about half a cup of ‘gravy’ in the strainer, so I just added more beef broth to the gravy and let it simmer on the stove to thicken it – any tips? Was this supposed to taste kind of beef stew-y or was that my bad choice in the meat part lol

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    • Brian says

      December 01, 2020 at 6:28 am

      I would think that your pot didn’t seal well or the lid has a vent maybe? Over that long a period of time a lot of moisture can escape while it’s simmering in the pot.

      Reply
  7. Jones Family says

    October 27, 2020 at 8:50 am

    This recipe is incredibly good. Although mine seemed to come out with a little less liquid after sitting in the oven for 4 hours at 350, adding the rest of the beef stock seemed to work perfectly. I paired it with mashed potatoes, a loaf of french bread, generous amounts of butter, and a 2017 Louis Jadot Pinot Noir.

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  8. Steph says

    October 25, 2020 at 1:23 am

    5 stars
    My first time making or having bourguignon. Due to allergies, I subbed pork shoulder in for the beef and roasted red pepper purée for the tomato paste. It came out very well and honestly with the richness of the sauce, it was like eating beef. My pearl onions cooked down into nothing after 4 hours at 300 degrees, so perhaps adding them later in the process (maybe 2 or 3 hours in) would stop that from happening while still infusing them with good flavor. All in all, it’s a great recipe.

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  9. amy day says

    October 23, 2020 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night and it was delicious. I didn’t really understand the point of straining the beef in a colander after cooking, so I simply removed the bay leaves. I was left with very little liquid so just added a bit more beef stock at the end with the mushrooms. When I make again I will probably adjust heat to 325 and cook closer to 3 hours versus 4.

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  10. Wesley says

    October 02, 2020 at 12:35 am

    This is honestly the BEST thing I have EVER eaten. So intense and complex yet down to Earth and homey. The depth of flavors in this dish were so complex and diverse at the start of the simmer but by the end they had melded together in an absolute symphony of culinary artistry and gastromonic ecstacy. I used a beautiful cut of chuck and a midrange Pinot Noir in this and it was heaven. AMAZING!

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  11. Susan Oakes-Hauf says

    September 14, 2020 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    This is phenomenal. Really exquisite. We love the beef brisket the best as well and my Le Creuset Dutch oven is made for this dish 🥰. I have found that 2.5 hours is long enough of a cook time in the oven. In fact, it’s perfect. Our favorite way of eating it is over spaetzle. Perfection!

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  12. Laura K says

    September 06, 2020 at 11:10 pm

    5 stars
    Fairly easy to make recipe and decadent! You want to look like chef, this is the recipe. By far in my top 5 recipes of all time. I have made it in a pressure cooker and The stove top method. Both times I felt like I would have wanted more sauce as it is to die for!!! I serve it over mashed potatoes and more sauce for them as well as wanting to sop it up with crusty bread…. I used 2 cups of broth and wine. Next time I will try 3 of each. Divine!!!

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  13. Annie says

    August 25, 2020 at 4:03 am

    5 stars
    I love your adaption of this classic. My husband had surpised me for our 5th anniversary and took us to Paris, this meal was one of our favorites, so for our 20th… we decided to take a “trip” via food and made this! We did add the onions and mushrooms the last hour, and flet that made them amazing!

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  14. Melynda Parks says

    June 17, 2020 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    Greetings Cafe Delites!

    My husband’s (Todd) favorite dish is beef stew. For his birthday, I thought I’m going to tackle Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon. I looked at your modifications and was convinced to try your recipe . I used the traditional cooking method to prepare the brisket and excluded the pearl onions. I chose to make the mushrooms on the stove. For the mashed potatoes, I used America’s Test Kitchen recipe for buttery mashed potatoes.

    Dinner was perfect!! Todd said, “I think this is the best dish I’ve ever had – at home or in a restaurant!”
    That’s the best compliment I’ve ever gotten regarding my cooking skills – thanks to you and Julia Child!

    Looking forward to trying your other recipes!

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  15. Annie Bennett says

    June 15, 2020 at 11:51 am

    Thankyou for the lovely tips on cooking this in different ways. So much care has gone into your recipes.

    I have just bought an Instant Pot ( they havent been available in Australia until recently) & I was looking for an Instant Pot recipe & found yours, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou.

    I will cook my Beef Bourguignon using the slow cook via the instant pot.
    Julia Childs always recommends cooking her mushrooms ( sauteed in butter & olive oil) separately and adding them to the stew at the end of cooking time, before serving. She never adds them at the beginning as they dry out & loose their flavour.

    After peeling her small pearl onions she also pricks both ends with her knife to allow flavor to further enter them . Totally agree with you to brown them & add them to stew while it cooks for enhanced flavour ( rather than at the end). Sorry Julia.

    I will also use a Pinot Noir rather than a burgundy. I am fortunate to live in an area where excellent Pinot Noir is made so the rest of the bottle wont go to waste lol.
    I so appreciate he effort you have gone to for the different ways to cook this. Looking forward to tucking in and a baguette to dip in the juice.

    Borrowing from Julia – Bon Appetite 🙂
    Annie

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  16. Elmer says

    June 11, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    How do I make this a bit more ‘soupy’ than ‘stewy’? Add some extra beef stock? Or could I present this as a soup as-is?

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  17. Roxanne Finklea says

    June 09, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    5 stars
    A few months ago I cooked the stove top recipe and did not like. Last night I decided this recipe would not get the best of me. So I cooked the instant pot recipe and it was so good. Will definitely cook again.

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  18. Maria S. says

    May 21, 2020 at 6:00 am

    I’ve made this dish twice now and it is now one of my family’s favorites. I cooked it using the slow cooker method the first time, used 2 cups of red wine with 3 cups of stock. Didn’t have beef boullion so substituted a couple canned anchovy filets. I added double the garlic and more carrots. In place of Pearl Onions, I used 12 pieces of cut shallots (about the same size as a pearl onion) and followed the rest of the instructions. This was amazing. 2nd time I made this, I used the oven method. All I had for red wine on hand was 1 cup of 1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel aged red wine and added 2 cups ruby port from Trader Joes. This time I only used 2 cups of beef bone broth (from Trader Joes), 1 tablespoon of good quality fish sauce in place of boullion. Again I couldn’t find pearl onions at my grocer so used shallots like I did the last time. This was absolutely delicious, I overslept from my nap and left this in the oven at 350 degrees for 4 hours. The sauce was much more reduced than the slow cooker method and the beef was fall apart tender. Next time I will follow others’ suggestions and keep the oven at 300 degrees and bake for 3 hours (don’t want the beef to become “machaca like”. The sweetness of the bourbon barrel aged red wine and port was a different level of umami and tasted even better the next day. Served with Persian herbed rice (Sabzi polo). Thank you so much for a better than restaurant quality dish to rotate on the menu. I do want to add I used Australian grass fed beef stew meat. I truly believe the quality of the beef makes a difference.

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    • Maria S. says

      May 21, 2020 at 6:17 am

      5 stars
      Also, want to add that I added much more
      fresh thyme by tying up a small handful along with 2 bay leaves with kitchen string and placed it in
      the stew when called for.

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    • Andrew says

      July 21, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      So, you didn’t follow the recipe at all !

      Reply
  19. Michael Schertz says

    May 21, 2020 at 3:18 am

    I’d add the following steps which are truly worth the extra time (most of which is waiting):
    1) Make your own beef broth with marrow bones. Do it nice and slow (2 days). The difference in task and silky sauce is hard to overstate.

    2) Marinate the beef overnight in the wine with a little garlic and thyme. I know a lot of online studies/people say it makes no difference. Believe you me it does.

    3) Refrigerate day the beef uncovered for 1-d days. I do 2, salt top and leave for a day, turn over, salt and leave ouot for another

    The browning you get with this in the bacon fat makes the dish sublime; texture, taste, complexity.

    Lastly I deglazed the mushroom step with cognac to add some smokey-iness.

    I did appreciate the step where you strain the sauce and thicken and pour back over.

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  20. Kevin says

    April 30, 2020 at 6:31 am

    5 stars
    I had a bottle of cab sauv that I took one sip of and found it undrinkable so figured I’d cook with it. I’ve been perfecting my coq au vin recipe over the past year, but thought I would try something new so found this recipe and gave it a shot. Everything turned out delicious, though reading some of the comments I made a few tweaks. I cooked this in my dutch oven and used the oven.

    First, I put the beef chunks in a bag with 1 cup of wine and the herbs for 4 hours. I would have done overnight, but the roast took a while to defrost. This is similar to what I do for coq au vin. I also added some diced sage, just because I had some on hand and like its flavour. I added that to the rest of the wine and stock when it was time to add.

    I also increased the garlic to 6 cloves for the dish with the onions and used 4 fairly large carrots – 1 seemed really light. I pretty much followed the rest of the steps until putting it into the oven. I did slice 4 very large brown mushrooms into relatively large sliced to toss in while it cooked to release that earthy flavour into the gravy. I also added three sprigs of rosemary and 4 full cloves of garlic to the top of the dish before putting it in the oven for some added flavour.

    I cooked for about 3 hours 20 minutes at 300 and the beef was pull-apart melt in your mouth at that point and I was left with a little over 2 cups of gravy, so that worked perfectly. I did add a touch of corn starch to help thicken it as I didn’t want it to reduce too much. I also added the garlic butter mushrooms, as suggested and served on garlic mashed potatoes, using greek yogurt, butter and a dash of sour cream for them rather than any milk. Delicious!

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    • Nat says

      May 13, 2020 at 2:24 am

      Hi Kevin,
      I noticed that you drew similarities between this dish and Coq au Vin. You may be interested to know that it is, in fact, basically the same recipe for both iconic dishes. The only things that change are the protein and cooking time.
      Traditionally made with beef cheek or shin, the marinade, sauce and garnish are near identical.

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  21. Mandy says

    April 13, 2020 at 6:37 am

    5 stars
    I made the oven version of this today, and it was phenomenal! My grocery store only sells brisket in 10 lbs or larger cuts, which is way too much for one person (and I don’t have the freezer space), so I used chuck steak. I did 2 cups of Beaujolais wine and 3 cups beef broth, and based on several reviews saying 350 was too high, I cooked it at 300F for 3 hours, which was perfect. Falling apart tender, with rich complex flavors, and I was in heaven. I followed the instructions pretty exactly. I cooked the mushrooms separately and added them at the end so they were nice and meaty. And simmering the gravy on the stove top to remove the fat made a huge difference. It got so rich and creamy. I didn’t have anywhere near 2 1/2 cups gravy — closer to half that, I think. But it was great. Served over mashed potatoes and it was seriously to die for. Thank you so much! It was great to have a slightly simplified version of Julia Child’s recipe.

    Only thing I will say is that this took me over six hours to make. 😂 1 1/2 hours to prep all the meat, veggies, herbs (which I did the night before, thank goodness). And then 1 1/4 hours to cook everything and get it into the oven. And then 3 hours actually in the oven, plus another half hour to finish up the gravy, mushrooms, and potatoes. But still, worth every second.

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    • Deborah Schlesinger says

      April 21, 2020 at 5:38 am

      I wish I had read the comments prior to making as 350 degrees was too high and I had virtually no liquid left. So I added the remainder of the wine and more beef stock and although the sauce was not thick it still was delicious. Next time I will make it and cook at 300 degrees. It didnt take me as long to prep since my husband was my sous chef.

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      • Niki says

        May 07, 2020 at 6:46 pm

        This was sooo good that I forgot to drink the glass of wine I’d poured and also now have gravy down my front.
        Made this using the pressure cooker instructions but had to modify a bit cos were still in lockdown here in New Zealand and I was missing a couple of ingredients. Reduced the liquid to compensate as l only had canned tomatoes. Also hadn’t realised l was out of carrots and bacon until I had already begun so had to leave them out too.
        Julia Child would probably be horrified but I like my vegetables so, being lazy, added frozen peas and whole green beans when l added in the mushrooms.
        Served with a pile of mash.
        Wouldn’t change a thing although next time I will make sure l have bacon and carrots.
        So happy there’s leftovers.
        .

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      • Susan says

        November 02, 2020 at 10:54 am

        I found that 350 was perfect if you only cook it in the oven for 2.5 hours.

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  22. vincent says

    April 11, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    i love this recipe! thank you! very delicious! and you managed to simplify it too. amazing. ive been cooking this often and ill definitely be making it more.

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  23. Rex says

    April 11, 2020 at 5:07 am

    Oh wow…I made this today…The flavor is wonderful. I have made it before but never with Julia’s recipe. Never use another Just hers DELIcIOUS…..Thanks

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  24. Kevin says

    April 11, 2020 at 3:41 am

    5 stars
    Karina, your recipes are the best on the web. This bourguignon is amazing. I’ve made it several times now and it’s so awesome. Always trust Karina!
    -Kevin
    Winnipeg, MB

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  25. Lilian says

    April 09, 2020 at 2:57 am

    5 stars
    I made this last week since I wanted to learn how to many a new dish from another country and WOW this was a real winner. I served this with my whipped parmesan mashed potatoes and it was a WONDERFUL meal. I made this recipe with the oven (baking at 3 hours) using about 3 lbs of beef chuck in my Staub dutch oven. This worked better for me since it freed up my kitchen to make mashed potatoes and mousse for dessert. I used 2 cups of wine (Jean Bouchard Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018) and it was outstanding. I did everything including the mushroom step at the end and cooking the gravy (my oxo fat separator really came in handy). I served this with wine and mashed potatoes but I suspect this would also be good with potatoes au gratin. This recipe was better than any other pot roast type recipe that I have found (including some from Disney). Make this and you will NOT regret it. It made us about 6 servings. As a side note, I found that the pearl onions like DISAPPEARED when doing the slow cooking in the over.

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    • Lynn burner says

      April 12, 2020 at 10:01 am

      I was disappointed. I put in oven for 3 hours, 350 and nearly burned it. I followed recipe as stated w the liquid.

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  26. Emily Nilsson says

    April 08, 2020 at 2:43 am

    5 stars
    Wow. Just. WOW. I made the stove-top version today because it is COLD in April in Stockholm, and it was perfection. My no-sauce-eating, no-food-is-allowed-to-touch, meat-hating 5 year old gobbled it down (with EXTRA sauce, and all blended with her mashed potatoes) as did my carnivorous veggie-hating 3 year old. I had to make some adjustments since I didn’t plan ahead, (read; drank too much of the wine and didn’t save enough for the pot) or remember to buy fresh herbs… or pear onions. And I tripled the carrots because they’re always everyone’s favorite part. So I can only imagine how amazing this is when the ingredients and method are followed properly. Due to the water content of the extra carrots and regular onions I added, I had to thicken the sauce at the end. But again, THIS DISH WAS AMAZING. Now I want to try all the cooking methods for it. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS RECIPE!! Sorry for shouting— it was just that good.

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  27. Evonne Lee says

    April 02, 2020 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    Cooked the stovetop version. Came out beautifully. I cooked a day earlier and it really does taste much better the following day. We ate it with mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potato. A keeper indeed.

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  28. Lynne says

    March 30, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t normally comment on recipes but I can’t NOT talk about how amazing this turned out. I followed the Dutch oven version exactly and served it over mashed potatoes, and my husband and I loved it. It is a mouthwatering, flavorful dish that I will definitely be making again and again!

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  29. Joanna says

    March 27, 2020 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    Amazing receipe! I’ve just watched the movie and the very next day I thought about making this beef. So yummy!

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  30. Maria F Cagnina says

    March 17, 2020 at 3:07 am

    5 stars
    I made the stove top version last night. I’ve never really gotten into French cooking because it seems so heavy. This was incredible! I served it in Pioneer Woman mashed potatoes and my husband couldn’t get enough. Thank you for this recipe. I wouldn’t change a thing!

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    • PlateToPalate says

      April 04, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      I prefer the slow cooker. It also allow you to use a greater variety of meat. When only braising the instant pot work best even on cuts like brisket. The brisket is always tender unlike other methods. Cuts like Arm Roast do best with a slow cooker. Often the most flavorful cuts are some of the toughest, even chuck roast and slow cooker works real well on those cuts as long as you let it cook the full duration. The tenderness occurs late in the cooking.

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  31. Gord says

    March 02, 2020 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    Made the stovetop version in a dutch oven. I used chuck as my very knowledgeable French butcher suggested it instead of brisket. I used a smooth California cab (2 cups leaves some for the chef during the process) and beef stock. I had to use some corn starch at the end as the gravy was a bit thin. Wow, what taste, although I did bump up the garlic and threw in a touch of cayenne. Over mashed tonight, with a baguette tomorrow and will freeze the rest. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I think I will try the oven version next time.

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    • PlateToPalate says

      April 04, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      I use 2 cups for pot roast and a cam of diced tomatoes but not for this dish. No tomatoes and more wine. You can also use less stock if you find it has too much liquid. Only the Instant Pot method need a lot a liquid. Simmering at the end is when it changes consistency. I use chuck too. I prefer brisket braised in an instant pot.

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  32. LEANNA COLLIER says

    March 02, 2020 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    Hi, just tried the stove top method in a 4-quart Dutch oven. I was intimidated by other recipes that called for things like “lardons,” so thank you for breaking it down with tips. I do have some questions though. I HAD NO GRAVY. Flavor and aroma were incredible. I made half recipe using 1.5lb of stew meat since I had it on hand and 1.5 cups of beef broth + 1.5 cups of red blend. Couldn’t find pearl onions at Kroger in TN, so used extra chopped onions on that step. Tasted amazing but no liquid gravy. Ended up burnt at the bottom. Maybe my “simmer” was really a boil? I left the lid on and stirred occasionally, cooked for about 1.5 hrs at level 2.5 on my electric stove (9 is “high”). Meat was tender but no gravy. Should you not have ANY stuff collecting on the bottom of the pan? or scrape it up when you stir?
    Also I made the bacon and beef in the same pan. Should i have de-glazed?
    Thanks, I really want to make this again with liquid for the mashed potatoes!
    Leann Collier, LaVergne TN

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  33. Barbara says

    February 29, 2020 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    Made this recipe today!! Awesomeness in a pot
    Used stove top recipe. Definitely the BEST!
    Thank you!

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  34. Anna says

    February 20, 2020 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    Made this for a third time tonight, I make it with Chuck Roast and a Pinot Noir (have used whatever is easily accessible). Always use the oven method as it is consistent heat and hands off. It’s amazing!

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  35. Jessica marta says

    February 18, 2020 at 3:50 am

    5 stars
    Delicious made some for my clients and they loved the taste!
    Will definitely recommend

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  36. Susan says

    February 11, 2020 at 6:18 am

    5 stars
    OMG. I made this yesterday using the oven method, exactly as described. I used brisket and a very nice California red blend, with 2 cups wine + 3 cups beef stock, cooked in my new Le Creuset Dutch oven. Served over mashed potatoes. The result was SCRUMPTIOUS. Seriously. It did finish a bit earlier than expected for me, likely due to the Dutch oven, so always good to check it every now and then as it cooks. Will surely make it again and again. Also super yummy for lunch the next day ?.

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  37. Mark says

    January 27, 2020 at 1:52 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night for the second time in seven days and doubled the recipe so we’d have more leftovers. Our guests loved it and took the recipe home with them. I’m commenting again because I forgot to click the rating stars last time.

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    • Birdy says

      January 31, 2020 at 3:12 am

      I plan to make this for a dinner party this weekend. When you doubled the recipe did you double everything? I’m worried about too much liquid if I double that too.

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  38. Mark says

    January 21, 2020 at 6:51 am

    Made this for Sunday dinner yesterday with a full bottle of Pinot Noir and a couple of cups of bone broth. Used the traditional oven method, setting the temperature to 305°F and leaving it in for about 3 1/2 hours. Reduced the liquid in a cast iron skillet. Served the finished dish over mashed cauliflower, which made this incredibly delicious meal reasonably low-carb too. Took your advice and used brisket; the piece I bought was close to twice the weight the recipe called for so the other half is brining in corned beef spices now.

    The recipe was straightforward and preparation was easy. I plan on making this dish many more times. Thanks for your efforts!

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  39. Michael S says

    January 11, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    4 stars
    Pretty tasty recipe. I cooked in the InstantPot. I cooked the bacon and browned the meat in a separate pan because I’ve had problems in the past with stuff stuck to the bottom causing problems with the pressure cycle working correctly. I also deglazed the pan I cooked the meat in with the wine. I used a chuck roast and even though I did a 20 minute release (waited 20 minutes after the 30 minute cycle), I thought the meat could have cooked a little more. It was cooked but not all the fat was rendered down which may be a pressure cooker thing. Also, it seemed more of the wine flavor comes through this way and definitely I had twice as much liquid/gravy as normal, but, I’m not complaining about lots of gravy! But, overall this a great way to cook a pot roast much faster than the normal 3 1/2 hours in the oven experience. Thanks!

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  40. Gina Ciarrocchi Zech says

    December 22, 2019 at 1:54 am

    5 stars
    Love this! Used the slow cooker option and it was delicious. I sautéed all the aromatics briefly and also added mushrooms — perfect to bring the flavors out.

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  41. Kim says

    December 14, 2019 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    I plan on making this in the slow cooker this weekend and after reading all the comments I have two questions:
    1. I purchased packaged stew meat but from all the comments it seems like brisket is the way to go. Will my meat not be tender if I use stew meat? I just hate having it go to waste since I purchased nearly 3lbs of it, but I also don’t want to put all this effort and come out with chewy dry meat.
    2. The comments also indicate that the broth was not very thick in the slow cooker. Should I reduce the amount of wine and beef stock if cooking in a slow cooker? Add another tablespoon of flour? Or a combination of both?
    Thanks!

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  42. Lynne says

    December 09, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    I’ve been cooking your recipe for about a year, my husband is French and I’ve cooked various recipe over the years but he likes this the most and so it is our go to Bourguignon recipe now. Just wanted to say thank you.

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  43. Allyson Harvey says

    November 18, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    This recipe was incredibly flavorful! I followed this recipe exactly as written (oven + brisket) but I ended up with only 3/4 cup of the gravy. Any idea on what could have went wrong? Perhaps cooking at a lower temperature?

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  44. Anna says

    October 21, 2019 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    Made the Oven version, got a Noir from Aldi and used 2 cups of Wine and 3 of broth. It took 1.5 hours from prep start to placing in Oven and another 3.5 at 350. It was well worth it, did not strain as gravy was great. Stirred and check about every hour. Hubby approved which is extremely difficult for “pot roast”, left out the mushrooms as I don’t like them, but the overall flavor was amazing! Thank you!

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  45. Julia says

    October 18, 2019 at 1:49 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was by far the best I’ve ever made. I prepared in a Crock-Pot. I accidentally got beef broth instead of stock but I used roasted beef “Better Than Boullion” instead of bouillon cubes and also added the seasoned vegetable version to make up for it. Talk about a happy accident – it definitely did the trick and will prepare this way next time! After 8 hours in the pot, I thought the broth was a little too runny so I scooped out most of the broth into a separate pot, added a little flour and let thicken then added back into the Crock-Pot and it was perfect. This served 10 people (some going back for seconds). This meal made a birthday celebration even better! This recipe is a keeper and now wondering if it’s too soon to make again this weekend! 😉

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  46. Cookster says

    October 15, 2019 at 7:00 am

    5 stars
    I agree with the other reviewers.
    Halved the recipe, made the stove-top version and it turned out amazing (2.5–2.75 hours) This is a recipe that can be trusted…I will try out some more.
    Cheers from the Netherlands!

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  47. Amanda says

    October 15, 2019 at 2:13 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was the best meal I’ve ever eaten (no hyperbole here!). My husband agreed. I used a beautifully marbled chuck, and reduced the temp; I cooked it for 4 hours at 300, withholding the carrots until an hour before it would be done (though I did sauté them earlier with the onions). Speaking of carrots, I used 3 instead of 1. I served this on top of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, and for dessert we had your apple crumble, which was also fabulous. We had this for Canadian Thanksgiving, because who needs turkey when you can have beef bourguignon! Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

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  48. Leah DeSarbo says

    October 13, 2019 at 10:04 pm

    This was very good, however I am not sure how everything could be prepped in 15 minutes. Prep time took me about an hour 🙁

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  49. Mike says

    October 11, 2019 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    The recipe turned out fantastic. Ensured to have the wine and beefstock as noted, and it came out flawlessly. Truly rich flavour, and have braided egg bread for others to have along with it. As was noted above, I prepped the garlic butter mushrooms about an hour before serving, and put them in, to help them stay plump. Will definitely be making this a number of times in the future!

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  50. Darlene says

    October 08, 2019 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    We went to France last summer and we ate beef stew in one of the restaurants there. Upon reaching home, I wanted to replicate the delicious beef stew we ate in Paris and stumbled this recipe. I made it last weekend and my two teenage boys said this recipe was even better than the one in Paris.

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    • Janice says

      November 27, 2020 at 1:37 am

      Burgundy is 6 hours east from Paris. Beef bourguignon is beef stew made like in Burgundy.

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  51. Bob Martyn says

    October 06, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this amazing recipe! We built it in a crock pot, then went out for a motorcycle ride to enjoy the fall colours, coming home to a wonderful smelling house. Like a previous commenter, I found the slow cooker version a little watery, so I added a pinch (maybe 1/2 tsp) of gluten free flour while I did the mushrooms.
    We ended the meal by finishing off the wine in front of a fire.
    Life is good; thank you for adding to it. :-))

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  52. Jackie says

    September 09, 2019 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    OMG! Made this last night to serve today and WOW is it insanely delicious!! My 16 year old daughter Isabel posted a photo on snapchat! Thank you Karina for simplifying the one and only Julia Child’s recipe. She would approve of the few shortcuts for sure! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.
    Jackie and Isabel (daughter)

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  53. Heather says

    September 02, 2019 at 9:45 pm

    Is there a version that you think is best? Stove top, oven or instant pot?

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    • Sabrina Burbanck says

      February 24, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Oven by far

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  54. BK says

    July 21, 2019 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    Excellent dish. Made the stovetop version. Rich and complex flavor. Served over homemade mashed potatoes. An instant classic in my book.

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  55. Wande says

    July 21, 2019 at 5:11 am

    5 stars
    Wow! This is amazingly delicious! I made two changes. I thre the chuck roast on a hot bbq to brown it, not in a frying pan. Then I used shiitake mushrooms. Double yum! I will never use chuck roast as a pot roast again. Only in this recipe…forever!

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  56. Rebecca says

    June 25, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    5 stars
    I followed the oven version exactly, using beef brisket and mashed potato on the side. What a gorgeous recipe, capturing the flavour of france so well. Time consuming but so worth it. My go-to BB recipe now. Thank you!

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  57. Chantelle says

    June 19, 2019 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    Mmm!! I made this recipe in my slow cooker today and it was sooo good! I had a mishap opening the corked wine and ended up with bordeaux all over my kitchen ceiling! Eek! Can’t wait to make it again!

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  58. Judith says

    June 17, 2019 at 11:53 pm

    Hi Karina,

    I am from Australia and winter here at the moment. I am having a dinner party with about 10 to 15 people for a special occasion. As it is so cold at the moment I was looking at making Julie Child’s Beef Bourguignon and then I found your recipe. I love the look of you suggestions and variations, and therefore definitely going to try your version. I am also going to try it with you Mash Potato recipe. Would you recommend adding a salad or green beans as well as a side dish.

    We will be starting the night with Champagne is celebrate the occasion, and therefore wondering if you any recommendations or suggestions to start the even with that will compliment both the Champagne and Beef Bourguignon. I was thinking maybe a dip and some cheeses. To keep it light and not to detract from the Beef Bourguignon.

    For dessert, I was thinking something with Chocolate (for example chocolate lava cakes) or maybe go for some not as rich like Cinnamon apple crumble.

    I really look forward to trying some of your recipes, they look and sound amazing. Any suggestions on how I can make my dinner party compliment the Beef Bourguignon would be greatly appreciated.

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  59. Kay Pea says

    May 30, 2019 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    I pinned this recipe AGES ago and never got around to making it until a friend asked for cooking lessons. We made the IP version of this. The sauce never thickened and I had to add a cornstarch slurry to thicken it. My friends were still impressed, but I felt like it was missing something.
    Feeling determined, I decided to try it again, but using the traditional oven method. Holy moly, the difference was NIGHT AND DAY. Each bite was like silk. I let one of my friends who tried the IP version also try some of the oven one, and she agreed that there was a significant difference.
    Sometimes, the slow and painful way is the way to go. I will definitely make this again…on a weekend where I have nothing else to do lol.

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  60. Barbara Bedard says

    May 15, 2019 at 2:27 am

    5 stars
    If there were 5 more stars this recipe would get all 10! I made the oven version with brisket on Sunday and I’m still marveling at how delicious it all turned out! Other than using less garlic (just taste preference) I followed the recipe exactly. I’ve never been so excited for leftovers! Thank you for making this a go-to in our house!

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  61. Jacinta says

    May 14, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for Mother’s Day and it was a hit. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.

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  62. Katie says

    May 09, 2019 at 4:51 am

    Will the sauce thicken on its own in the slow cooker? I accidentally did not allow the wine to thicken before adding to the crockpot.

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  63. Glen Rehr says

    April 27, 2019 at 12:13 am

    5 stars
    I did this meal last night and it turned out amazing. Opted for the stove top method in my cast iron dutch oven. Added a little extra bacon and garlic. Used Beaujolais for my wine choice because I had it in the house. Fresh herbs are a must as I feel they offer better flavor. Overall a great recipe which received great reviews over dinner. Also served with a french baguette with butter.

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  64. Hillary says

    April 03, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Oh my word!! This was absolutely amazing. I did add a decent amount of red pepper flake which was fantastic and extra carrots (because I love them). We had some friends over for dinner and had it with mashed potatoes & a few bottles of wine.

    Can’t wait to make this again!

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    • Karina says

      April 19, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks, Hillary!

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  65. Indigo says

    March 04, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was delicious. Served it over some gnocchi. I didn’t have any mushrooms on hand so I didn’t add them but I’m wishing I had! Great recipe for a college student (me) – I’ll have leftovers for daaaaays.

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  66. Peggy Schramm says

    March 02, 2019 at 2:04 am

    5 stars
    Want to make this for relatives this weekend but my grandson has food allergies and I cannot use reg flour. Any other ideas on how to thicken? I used the original recipe years ago but am looking forward to making this.

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    • Eb says

      December 08, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Arrowroot powder

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    • Georgia Martin says

      January 01, 2020 at 4:16 am

      I used Garbanzo (Chickpea) flour for my gluten-free friend.

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    • Diane says

      March 24, 2020 at 5:58 am

      I use cornstarch now to thicken gravies as my daughter is Gluten Free

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  67. brian says

    February 22, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    this looks great and i can’t wait to try it this weekend. I’m really new to cooking and I will have to buy a dutch oven pot. But I’m not sure what size to purchase. would this be best in a 6 quart or a 4.5 quart dutch oven? the instructions call for a large pot but i’m so new at this that they both seem pretty large to me so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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  68. Meaghan says

    February 21, 2019 at 6:06 am

    5 stars
    So yummy!
    My son loves the Ranger Apprentice books and, as any fan of this series knows, there are delicious meals being cooked by the rangers and described for the reader in detail.
    My son brought a description of a beef stew, served in crepes, and asked me if we could make a similar meal together.
    We used this recipe, wrapped in very thin crepes, with a bit of homemade horseradish cream sauce to garnish the plate.
    Very, very delicious!

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  69. Philip Thomas says

    February 20, 2019 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    Thank you. Your helpful info making Beef Bourguignon really brought the recipe to life. My family loved it!

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  70. Chelles says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    This was fantastic! Give yourself plenty of time (took me almost 5 hours total, but I took lots of time cutting up a chuck roast and trying to get most of the fat off!)Thankfully most of that time is just enjoying the divine smell coming out of oven. I’m sure I’ll get faster the more I make it. Already planning on naking it again for friends in 3 weeks. It tasted like it was from a 5 star restaurant! Thanks for all the great tips and shortcuts!

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  71. Denise Cartmell says

    February 11, 2019 at 11:40 am

    I grew up eating stews, but my husband is not a fan. This sounds delicious! I was planning to make it one night when hubby had a work event, but it fell through. So, despite him not liking stews, I plan to make this on the 18th of Feb when the kids are home from school, no after school obligations, and time to make a delicious meal! I will follow up with comments and reviews, but I feel this will be a winner. Thanks for the recipe, tips and reviews!

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    • Jqcau says

      June 10, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      I have just finished cooking this- at least it’s simmering away right now. The house is filled with the most delicious aroma and the cooking seems to be going to plan. The instructions were easy to follow and I liked the way you repeated the quantities in the instructions so that I didn’t have to keep scrolling up to see how much of something I had to put in. This simple addition to the method makes life so much easier when following a recipe for the first time. The mushrooms are awaiting their garlicky butter and then we’ll be able to eat! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  72. Mike says

    February 06, 2019 at 5:41 am

    5 stars
    like Some other comments here, I have never felt compelled to comment on a recipe until now. This is really good. Myself and my partner both work in the catering industry and loved the results.

    I added button mushrooms towards the beginning, used pancetta and intended to add the garlic mushrooms as instructed as well but these were too tasty and ended up being a sneaky starter (for just me!).

    I also made spring onion and pancetta mash to go with it. Start this as the main goes into the oven. Fry the pancetta until it softens, add spring onions for a couple of minutes, plenty of butter and then milk. Let it warms through then rest on the side for all the flavours to infuse into the milk.

    Another tip, if the gravy is too thin you can reduce in part but adding a knob of butter also helps to thicken and adds to the silky texture. Very naughty but a great winter treat.

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  73. Tom says

    February 05, 2019 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe but there is no way anyone could accomplish this in the 3 hours and 15 minutes the recipe says it will take. Give yourself at least 4 hours.

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  74. Jack says

    February 03, 2019 at 4:33 am

    Can you freeze leftovers?

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    • Robert Prince says

      February 27, 2019 at 7:38 am

      Don’t see why this can’t be frozen – I freeze my stews all the time. Just be sure to let it cool completely before coveing and putting in freezer.(overnight would be best)

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    • Meredith Whitehorn says

      July 31, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      Yes. We just had it out of the freezer and was nicer the second time around

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  75. George says

    February 02, 2019 at 3:08 am

    5 stars
    Will this fit in a 6 cup Instant Pot ?

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  76. Gina says

    January 27, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    I made the crock pot version tonight with stew meat and it was perfect. I did not have to strain it. I cooked on high for 5 hours and the gravy was thick and beautiful. My husband is a very picky eater and went back for seconds.

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  77. Michele says

    January 18, 2019 at 5:38 am

    5 stars
    I never leave comments but I just had to for this! We have just finished it… it was DELICIOUS!! So good!!! ? the mushrooms were delicious!

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  78. Marcia Vaca says

    January 16, 2019 at 4:34 am

    5 stars
    This is the best recipe ever! I’ve been wanting to make this for a long time. Made it last night and it was just magnificent!! Thanks for the tips and tricks. Made it exactly as said and it was owesome!

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  79. Larry&linda Head says

    January 15, 2019 at 9:20 am

    We will try this tomorrow, this looks fabulous, and thank you for including the separate ways to cook the it! I’m patting myself on the back for following y’all!

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  80. Peter Beckles says

    January 14, 2019 at 8:05 am

    5 stars
    Additionally, I flamed 1/2 cup of cognac at Step 3 before returning bacon and beef to the pot.

    Astonishing!!

    Reply
    • Gordon Lancaster says

      March 02, 2020 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      The cognac addition is a “Barefoot Contessa” addition.

      Reply
  81. Jean says

    January 14, 2019 at 4:14 am

    5 stars
    I used a tritip cut of beef and a Merlot wine. It was over the top good! I do agree with you about saving every lick of flavor from the pans! I thought straining the liquid was not going to be necessary step (the gravy was thick enough). I poured it into the pan at the end of cooking the mushrooms. This was the flavor I was looking for! Great recipe!

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  82. Peter Shaw says

    January 05, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night for the 2nd time and impressed our friends. I didn’t add the beef bouillon (something that seems to have disappeared here in Cyprus) but adjusted the the flavour of the gravy with more wine.

    A great recipe that not only tastes good but smells marvellous while cooking.

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  83. Brittany says

    January 05, 2019 at 6:17 am

    I made the stovetop version and it was to die for! Oh my goodness, it was the best thing I’ve made in a long time! My family loved it and is wondering when I’ll make it again! Thanks for the recipe!

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  84. HEB says

    January 04, 2019 at 9:34 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never commented on a recipe before but felt compelled to this time because this was incredibly tasty! My New Year’s resolution was to up my cooking game as my significant other does 99% of the cooking. This was the first thing I attempted and wow so flavourful! My boyfriend was very impressed and so was I! I did the stovetop version and only made slight adjustments — supermarket didn’t have pearl onions so I used shallots instead and put them in about an hour into simmering time so they would hold their shape. I halved the amount of mushrooms and meat since it was just the two of us but kept everything else (amount of garlic/onions/etc) the same. It made enough for leftovers for 2 the next day (when it was even better than the night before!) so 4 portions total. I used already cubed pancetta instead of bacon to save on chopping up time. And I left the pot uncovered for the most part so it would reduce and thicken which it did very nicely toward the end. I definitely think it’s worth going to a proper butcher to get high-quality meat for this (local butcher didn’t have brisket but had stewing beef). Thank you SO much for this recipe — started my new year with a bang but only downside is now I don’t think I’ll be able to top this!

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    • Karina says

      January 08, 2019 at 10:56 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that HEB! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  85. Y says

    January 03, 2019 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    Really enjoyed this. Thanks

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  86. Cindi Swift says

    January 02, 2019 at 2:45 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was beyond fantastic. Easy steps to follow. I made the stovetop version. It looked, tasted, smelled and presented exactly as shown. I didn’t change a thing. This will definitely become at least a monthly dish in our home!

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  87. Kyle says

    December 31, 2018 at 1:01 am

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday in the slow cooker. It was INCREDIBLE. I did strain the sauce and skimmed off the fat, but couldn’t quite get it to thicken up as much as I would have liked. It was no matter, though. I served it over horseradish mashed potatoes and it changed my life. No leftovers, tragically. Will be making again ASAP.

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    • Jane says

      September 25, 2019 at 11:48 am

      If you want it to be thicker add some more flour

      Reply
  88. David Blanks says

    December 19, 2018 at 9:36 am

    4 stars
    I used brisket in the recipe. I did the stove top version and the meat is somewhat tough. Any idea why that could have happened? This would have been an awesome dish had I not messed up. Thanks for the recipe I will try this again.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Hi David, I’m sorry to hear that! I’m not sure what could have gone wrong. It’s possible it was over cooked?

      Reply
      • Candy Myers says

        December 21, 2018 at 9:09 pm

        I would guess that it was undercooked. Meat will tenderize if you cook it long enough. When I read this recipe, I though “no way will that meat be tender”. Cook the meat in the gravy for awhile (like an hour or longer – the longer the more tender I guarantee it) but be sure to hold back the carrots and mushrooms as they will disintegrate in that amount of time. Be sure to add in the veggies and give their time in the gravy though (it’s what makes them yummy).

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        • Cindy says

          March 10, 2019 at 10:36 am

          5 stars
          Wonderful. I also did the stovetop version and used chuck roast. I had to increase the cooking time to about 3.5 hours for the meat to be tender enough. It was not tender at 2.5 hours. I also reduced the broth to 1 cup. The sauce was still too thin for my liking so I left the lid off for the last hour plus of cooking to evaporate some of the liquid. It was wonderful and lots easier to prepared than the original Julia Child version! Thanks for including all the various cooking methods.

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    • Elle says

      December 20, 2018 at 5:15 am

      try using a pressure cooker or a dutch oven.

      Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 21, 2018 at 1:21 am

      Was the meat marinated? If not that’s what makes it tender sometimes we have to use beef base to tenderize the meat as well

      Reply
    • Lori says

      July 17, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      I would definitely say undercooked. Brisket and chuck roast (and other cheaper cuts of beef) will be tough if not cooked long and slow. Overcooking will make the meat dry but not tough. You know the meat is cooked exactly right when a fork easily pierces the meat and pulls it apart.

      Reply
    • Kar says

      November 25, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      Hi there. Not sure if you’re still interested in responses. But I had a similar situation, so then I put it in the oven covered on low (250-300) for a couple of hours and it was perfect after that. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  89. Cindy says

    December 19, 2018 at 12:56 am

    If making the day before, should I save the mushroom step until re-heating the next day? Or is it still ok to do as the last step and then re-heat with the whole dish? Thanks! Can’t wsit to try for Christmas Eve dinner!

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    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Hi Cindy! I would make the mushrooms the next day as I love fresh, plump and juicy mushrooms. But it’s up to you. Go with what is easier for you. The mushrooms aren’t terrible the next day, they are super soft and delicious. I hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        December 19, 2018 at 10:27 pm

        Thank you! I will do them the day of serving! Will let you know how it turns out!

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        • Karina says

          December 19, 2018 at 10:30 pm

          Great! Enjoy and happy holidays!

          Reply
          • Cindy says

            December 24, 2018 at 3:21 pm

            Help! So I made the oven version and while the meat looks fork tender and the sauce is flavorful, I didn’t get anywhere close to 2.5 cups. Serving it tomorrow, will it be on to add more stock to it when re-heating? Was afraid to do it for fear it would dilute the rich flavor. Sorry for so many questions! I’m a novice cook and really wanted to try something a bit more impressive than Jan my usual blah fare.;) Thank you!

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            • Joanne Cabreira says

              December 24, 2018 at 5:06 pm

              I did the same! It is beautiful looking but need more sauce – can anyone recommend how to fix?

              Reply
  90. Jennifer L McCool says

    December 17, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    First time I ever made this. I used Brisket (Perfect). By the time I added the wine it was almost enough liquid so I didn’t get to add much beef stock so I added an extra beef bouillon. It seemed a little soupy (just covered the meat like instructed) but ended up cooking down and was perfect. I added a little extra garlic, thyme and parsley to recipe. I cooked in oven using my dutch oven. I didn’t strain the liquid at the end because it was thick enough. I’m also all for less steps. I made mashed potatoes with it. I WILL be making this again. It was delicious.

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    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:52 am

      That’s great Jennifer! The soupy liquid freaked me out too at first and watching it turn into a thick gravy is magic. I’m so glad you put your own spin on it! The less steps the better 😉

      Reply
  91. Helen Morante says

    December 17, 2018 at 7:44 am

    Hi Karina
    Forgot to ask what cut of brisket should I use for beef bourguignon?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 11:01 am

      Hi Helen! We only get one cut here at the butcher and it doesn’t specify what cut it is. I’m so sorry I couldn’t be of more help! Hopefully someone has the answer for you!

      Reply
    • B Bodyiak says

      July 17, 2019 at 11:58 pm

      Since I cannot think of different cuts of brisket, may I assume you are asking about beef brisket vs corned beef brisket?? You’ll want the packet to say “Beef Brisket”. Do not purchase corned beef brisket!

      Reply
  92. HELEN MORANTE says

    December 17, 2018 at 7:21 am

    Hi Karina:
    I am going to try this recipe. Can you tell me what brand and type of wine you used?
    Thanks very much

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    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 11:04 am

      Hi Helen! I use Brown Brothers Pinot Noir. I’m not sure where you are in the world, but a good quality dry red wine like a pinot or merlot tastes really great here 🙂

      Reply
  93. Emily Elliott says

    December 15, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Hi there! Amazing recipe – I cooked in a ditch oven using brisket at 325 for 3 hours. Though I can taste the amazing flavour – it’s seems suuuuuper salty. Has this happened to anyone? How can I mellow it down – please help! This is supposed to be for a dinner party tomorrow. I worry even with garlic mashed it’ll be too salty :/ HALP!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 18, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Hello Emily,

      You are welcome to leave out the pinch of salt and see if that helps any. There is also a possibility that the seasoned Dutch Oven could have added to the salty flavor. I hope that this helps when you make it. Please let me know how it comes out! Thanks for following along.

      Reply
      • Linda Coucher says

        October 19, 2019 at 6:20 am

        Adding potato to liquid soaks up the salt and doesn’t change the taste. You can throw out or use the potato later.

        Reply
        • Karina says

          October 21, 2019 at 6:36 am

          Great tip!

          Reply
  94. Sara S. says

    December 14, 2018 at 5:24 am

    Hello! I am planning on making this in the instant pot, but since I’m cooking for a work potluck, I might do a larger roast/brisket (maybe 4-5 pounds). How does this increase the cooking time in the IP? It will be my first time using one! Should all of the other ingredients be likewise increased? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 11:25 am

      Hey Sara! Cooking time shouldn’t increase too much, maybe 5 minutes extra? Also, I’d throw in an extra carrot, but the rest should be great! There’s plenty of liquid to cover that sized brisket. I hope it all works out!

      Reply
  95. Nancy in NJ says

    December 13, 2018 at 1:46 am

    5 stars
    For years I’ve wanted to try Julia’s beef bourguignon but was too intimidated. I thought to myself, all that work and expense and what if it didn’t turn out well but your post made me realize that I had to step into the darkness and go for it! And I’m sooooo glad I did. Your changes to the original were perfect as well as your detailed directions. After straining the sauce and cooking it down for a short while, the texture was like velvet and the taste perfect. Thanks so much for another great recipe!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 17, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      Hello Nancy!

      I am so glad that you gave it a try and that it turned out so well. That makes me so happy to hear. Thanks for following along with me. xo

      Reply
  96. Michelle Eyre says

    December 11, 2018 at 10:01 am

    5 stars
    Get the BRISKET!!! This was amazing. I did the oven version it was a lot of work for one person to manage but sooooo worth it. I also skipped adding the pearl onions and I was only makeing it for 2 people so i used 2 pounds of brisket but still used 2 cups of wine and stock and my sauce once strained and simmered was perfectly thick!!! This was the most flavorful meal i have ever made… i cant recommend the brisket enough i cooked at 325 for 3 and a half hours thr mesn couldn’t of been more tender ans juicy!! Make this!!!

    Reply
  97. Deanna says

    December 10, 2018 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    Which method would you say comes out the best ?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 17, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Hello Deanna!!

      They are all great options. It really depends heavily upon the time that you have to prepare the meal. Please let me know what option you decide and how you like it! Thanks for following along! xo

      Reply
  98. Wendy says

    December 05, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    The sauce was too runny in the crockpot version. How can I thicken it up?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 06, 2018 at 10:04 pm

      A little extra flour usually does the trick. Hope that helps and tastes great for you! XO

      Reply
    • Doug Slager says

      December 23, 2018 at 11:57 am

      My favorite method for thickening is Instant Mashed Potatoes. Go easy with them, though.

      Reply
  99. Stephanie B says

    December 03, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I tried this today in my slow cooker. The flavors turned out great but the meat is kind of dry.. should I cook it for less time?

    Thanks!
    Stephanie

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 06, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      Yes, less time would be great! Thank you for sharing and letting me know! XO

      Reply
    • Porto says

      September 29, 2019 at 2:54 am

      4 stars
      The recipe was pretty easy to follow…I would not recommend using packaged stew meat – not enough marbling to add flavor or texture to the dish. I cooked mine in an IP, and while the meat was fork-tender, it was DRY…so dry, even with the gravy, it was inedible.

      Reply
      • Karina says

        September 30, 2019 at 8:15 am

        You definitely need a good marbled meat. Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
  100. Jo says

    December 02, 2018 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    We have just finished eating this and it was amazing. The tastes were awesome. If you eat a mushroom on its own you can still taste that you cooked it in garlic butter beforehand and then adding to pot. I did the slow cooker version. Yummmmmmmy!

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  101. Melody Pokluda says

    November 30, 2018 at 2:10 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night, it was delicious!!!. I did the oven method using merlot and I chose brisket. The recipe was easy and will definately make again. I did not strain liquid only because my liquid was already gravy thick when I pulled it out of the oven and no fat to skim off. Making the mushrooms at the end was perfect. Served over Zucchini noodles for low carb. Thank you for such a great meal.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 02, 2018 at 12:03 am

      AW! That sounds perfect! Thank you for sharing with me! I love how you made it your own! XO

      Reply
  102. Emily says

    November 28, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    I used sirloin steak pieces, beef broth and 2 cups of Merlot, took out the bay leaves but did not strain the sauce. I used the traditional oven method and it was perfect and my family loved it! I served it the next day. Your recipe is excellent and next time I will try the Instant Pot version. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Karina says

      November 29, 2018 at 5:59 am

      That sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! It is great to hear how you made it! Thank you for choosing one of my recipes! XO

      Reply
  103. Catherine says

    November 27, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight, served over mashed potatoes. It was amazing! I was intimidated, because I’ve never cooked anything like this before. This recipe was easy to follow, and delicious!

    I used Pinot noir, and made the stove top version. Will make again!

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  104. Sonia says

    November 23, 2018 at 3:02 am

    5 stars
    Hi,
    I came upon this recipe and I am so excited to make it! Just a quick question… In the stove top version, do I need to empty the pot to separate the gravy from the meat? Or does one skip this step? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      November 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      You can if that is easier for you. You do not need to though. Enjoy your soup! XO

      Reply
      • Chris says

        November 26, 2018 at 12:11 am

        For the instant pot version of the recipe, am I missing when at which point you are supposed to add the beef? I see that you re-add the bacon, but I don’t see when to re-add the beef again.

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  105. Sue says

    November 19, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Made this a few days ago using the slow cooker. It was fabulous. My husband has already asked me to make it again

    Reply
  106. Chris says

    November 19, 2018 at 8:35 am

    When you say to adjust oven temp, is cooking at 300 degrees for the 3-4 hours good or should it be lower? I know it is not supposed to boil so don’t want it too hot.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      November 22, 2018 at 1:43 am

      Yes, that is correct! Thanks for choosing one of my recipes! XO

      Reply
  107. Lee says

    November 19, 2018 at 2:51 am

    5 stars
    I used Pinot Noir in the Instant version and served it over mashed potatoes. Both my husband and I loved it. I don’t like wine except in cooking and this was just right. I am looking forward
    to trying it with the brisket as I Used stew meat this time. I

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  108. Dianne says

    November 18, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    Karina, I happened upon your website this week when I decided on the spur of the moment (oh, OK, after watching Julie and Julia last weekend) to make boeuf bourguignon and needed a list of ingredients. I’d previously used Julia Child’s recipe in The Art of French Cooking. Yours was such a great update! I generally use a recipe as a starting point, but I’ve been slavish in following Julia’s directions. You’ve freed me from those steps that I was afraid to do away with – and also liberated me from the pearl onions. (Elsewhere, I’ve seen shallots suggested as an alternative to them. I might try that another time.) I made your oven version, and it was delicious. I’m so happy that I’ve found you. Thank you!

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  109. Cari Lewis says

    November 17, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Made this with venison using the traditional oven method. The flavors were perfect for it! The dish is ahhh-mazing!!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 12, 2019 at 6:15 am

      5 stars
      planning on making this with venison this week. so glad you mentioned that it worked out well with this alternate stewing meat! thanks

      Reply
  110. Lori says

    November 17, 2018 at 2:28 am

    5 stars
    I made the stove top version for dinner last night. It was excellent!! I used 2 1/4 cups of Kitchen Basics beef stock ans 2 3/4 cups of a Merlot wine. I did add the pearl onions and I served it over mashed potatoes. Everybody loved it! I will be making this often! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.

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  111. Robbie says

    November 16, 2018 at 7:09 am

    5 stars
    Just finished making this…it’s in the oven and smells heavenly! Hurry up supper time! Thank you for the recipe, I have a feeling this is going to be a family favorite

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  112. Gina Mclaughlin says

    November 12, 2018 at 6:13 am

    I just made this last week & it was so delicious, my husband, daughter & I couldn’t stop eating it. He has already asked me when I’ll be making it again. Lots of steps, but so worth it. The only thing I changed was I added cubes of potatoes.

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  113. ramses says

    November 12, 2018 at 2:19 am

    5 stars
    very nice recipe! big thankx to karina! wonderfull website that i discovered recently! that will be my diner tonight with great happiness,anyway,i asked you about your way to prepare the couscous please! thank you so much for all what you do to make us appreciating your recipes.

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  114. Scott Landsverk says

    November 12, 2018 at 1:53 am

    What was your favorite cooking method of the three listed?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      November 12, 2018 at 5:51 am

      Scott, I love the oven method. I feel the gravy thickens a bit better and tastes a little richer. The difference may only be slight, but it’s there ?

      Reply
  115. Caroline says

    November 12, 2018 at 1:02 am

    5 stars
    Just wondering your recommendations for freezing? Fab recipe!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      November 22, 2018 at 12:40 am

      Yes, this is a great soup to freeze! Enjoy it twice with one cooking! XO

      Reply
  116. Annette says

    November 07, 2018 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing! The flavor was so fantastic and throughout every bite! I used a chuck roast and it was very tender. I used pinot noir and it worked well in the favor profile. may add an extra carrot next time and a bit more liquid as I had a pretty large roast. All the flavors blend together so well- everyone in my house loved it! I used a dutch oven to cook mine which allowed some time to relax before dinner. The house smelled amazing! Thank you for sharing!

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  117. Rachel says

    November 03, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Can I use beef broth instead of stock? I’m only familiar with the Campbell’s beef stock or the bouillon cubes/powder. Or how do you buy your stock? I’m hoping to make this for Sunday supper, TIA

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    • Karina says

      November 07, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      Yes, you can. The beef stock is just more flavorful and stronger in taste. Either works great though! Enjoy!

      Reply
  118. Michelle says

    October 30, 2018 at 8:23 am

    5 stars
    I made this for my friend yesterday who needed some comfort. I could not believe how so affirming this dish was!! I did make it without the pearl onions and I served it over mashed potatoes and it was absolutely freaking amazing. This will be my new go to comfort food in the fall and Winter. It was so luxurious and easy to prepare. Your modifications were spot on!

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  119. Michelle Sarah Sperling says

    October 30, 2018 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    I made the stovetop version and it was INCREDIBLE!!! I think this recipe will become a staple in our rotation. Thank you!!

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  120. Jeff says

    October 26, 2018 at 1:15 am

    I made it pretty much as directed for the stovetop, except I used Kitchen Basics beef stock and sliced yellow onions instead of pearl onions. I also served it over country French sourdough from Panera bread (buttered with cultured butter and lightly grilled). Out-damn-standing.

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  121. Jenn says

    October 22, 2018 at 6:06 am

    This looks amazing! Will be cooking it for a pumpkin carving dinner party, but will definitely need to double the recipe. I’m going to be using the slow cooker method since the party is on a week day. Two questions: 1. Can I prep everything (steps 1-3), stick it in the fridge overnight, then just slow cook the next day (steps 4 and on)? Do you think the cooking time will need to be increased since it’ll be cold? 2. When doubling the recipe, do you think everything will fit in one large crockpot? And if so, how much (if at all) do you think the cooking time will need to be increased? Or do you think I should just try to borrow a friend’s crockpot and make 2 separate batches? Please let me know! Thanks! Can’t wait to make this recipe 🙂

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  122. Alicia Quinn says

    October 17, 2018 at 12:45 am

    This was great!!! I have made Julia’s original recipe from the book and it was too “winey,” took HOURS and was an exhausting process. Since then, I have been in search of “the” beef Bourguignon recipe and this is it!!! You must use a Pinot noir, or a Burgundy, other wines will not make it taste the same. I also added an additional “bunch” of thyme in the pot and removed the stems after cooking. Something that I learned the hard way is, if you are using a Le Cruset Dutch oven, it retains heat TOO well; reduce the oven to 300 bc the meat will dry out. I made a double batch at the same time, two same size pots, the le cruset pot meat was overdone and the Costco Dutch oven pot (same size) was PERFECT. I made the recipe, minus the mushrooms, let it sit overnight to meld flavors and made the mushrooms fresh right before serving the next night.

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  123. eddie says

    October 15, 2018 at 7:29 am

    5 stars
    I made the stovetop style and it is grand !!

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  124. Leanne says

    October 11, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe! I made it in the slowcooker and I loved it! It was Absolutely delicious!! I had 2 plate fulls and have the rest for leftovers. My husband could not get enough. Definitely going to make this again.

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  125. Soni says

    October 04, 2018 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing your version of this recipe. It was absolutely delicious. I chose to cook it in the oven.I couldn’t find the little onions so had to manage with the smallest brown onions available.probably didnt present quite as nice but the flavours were wonderful.definately a keeper.

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  126. JUDITH says

    September 23, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    HELP! Im trying to print the recipe for beef bourguignon and its not letting me!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 24, 2018 at 3:26 am

      Oh no! I am so sorry. I hope you got it to print. I was able to click print and printed it from my computer. Let me know if you need any help!

      Reply
  127. Heather says

    September 23, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for this detailed recipe. I do have to ask – of the four methods listed, which is your favorite? Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 24, 2018 at 3:32 am

      It honestly depends on the day and what I am wanting to get done. They all taste about the same it is just the time that it takes to make it all is the difference for me! Thank you so much for asking. That is really sweet of you! Hope you enjoy! XO

      Reply
  128. Mike says

    September 20, 2018 at 2:06 am

    Hi…in answer to Tiff’s Twisted Kitchen….

    About wine tasting tart in the pressure cooker option…check your wine…French style you’d put in the pot what you’d drink with it (the best you can afford). That said, you know that you need a lot less liquid in the pressure cooker and that indicated may be right for the stove/oven and possibly a slow cooker but the pressure cooker could do with less. A cup and maybe a half extra cup of wine and some stock may be enough…don’t burn it but if it’s way too thick at the end, you can add more hot stock or boiling water tasting as you go along. Two tablespoons of tomato puree is probably too much…try one desert spoonful. And make sure your veg/stock are/is fresh.

    I use the pressure cooker all the time and use wine in many dishes and it has never tasted tart – red or white. I use very little liquid – often just half a wine glass full and possibly a splash of stock or hot water. That will do for a 20 minute dish. For 45 minutes (beef cheek, mutton shoulder for curry) then I would use more liquid.

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  129. Deborah Kos says

    September 09, 2018 at 3:29 am

    5 stars
    The beef bourguignon picture made my mouth water for it. It looks so delicious. This is a good recipe to try. Now, I am in the mood for this for dinner.

    Reply
  130. Shelley says

    September 05, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    i am looking forward to making this dish. It looks so delicious. But I am at a lost how it says in the traditional recipe to strain the liquid and discard the herbs. Except for the bay leaves, the thyme and parsley would be hard to remove because they are chopped up. So maybe that was not quite what that procedure meant? The bay leaves should definitely be removed, but that’s not stated in the other cooking methods you describe. Also, I had trouble finding a three pound brisket and had to buy a whole one. There was half as much fat as there was meat! Nevertheless, I am making it in my slow cooker and can’t wait to try it.

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    to my Google account.

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  132. Donna Gregory says

    August 04, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe. I didn’t have any carrots, so I left them out. My daughter will not tolerate anything tomato, so I substituted pumpkin for the tomato paste and added a little Worcestershire. Otherwise, I tried to follow the recipe. I am not a very good cook, but even with my skills and the substitutions, it was fantastic. We served it with tricolor pasta.

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    • Karina says

      August 07, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Sounds perfect! I am so glad that you made it your own! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  133. Mike Brownlow says

    July 06, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    I believe the original JC recipe has the carrots being removed at the end when you sieve out th of gravy. Given they’ve been cooking for 3-4 hours. I do so as they’re close to mush and given up much/ all of their flavour. I add back fresh carrots in the last 30 minutes of the casserole cooking as we love them. On the sieved out gravy, I place back in a deep sauté pan and reduce and skim off the fat. Serving I add the meat, separately the onions and mushrooms, then add the gravy which I keep close to boiling as this keeps the Bourguignon hot after plating and serving.

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    • Jean says

      November 18, 2019 at 4:21 am

      Can you put it together using the instructions for Dutch Oven then put everything in the crockpot. I liked the idea of mixing the thickening flour into meat and veg instead of the crock pot version of mixing the flour into the wine.

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  134. Tiff’s Twisted Kitchen says

    June 29, 2018 at 3:15 am

    Has anyone had any problems with the wine being to tart when using the Pressure Cooker?
    I’ve had bad results with wine in the past due to the way the PC cooks.

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  135. Donna Ewing says

    May 28, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    Currently on holiday in France, and never having cooked boeuf bourguignon before, I went looking for a stove top version as the oven in our apartment is tricky. Well Karina, thank you, I have to say the effort was totally worth it! With all my produce purchased that day at the local market our dinner was so good – I’ll definitely be preparing it for the family back home in Australia. I used only 2 cups of wine as we drink quite punchy reds and I didn’t want it to be over the top in richness. The sauce was perfect for our taste. Thanks again for your take on Julia’s famous recipe Karina!

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    • Karina says

      May 29, 2018 at 11:22 pm

      That is great to hear! I am so glad you will make it again! Have fun and enjoy France!! XO

      Reply
  136. QBall says

    May 08, 2018 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    What an absolutely delicious recipe! I made it in my pressure cooker due to time constraints… every step was so worth it! The blended flavors are amazing! … everyone had seconds!

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    • Karina says

      May 09, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      Great to hear! I am so glad that the pressure cooker worked! That is a great idea! Thanks so much for following along with me!

      Reply
  137. Tarre says

    May 03, 2018 at 4:05 am

    5 stars
    The flavor in this dish is to die for. Absolutely delicious. I didn’t pay attention and used a chuck roast whole. I didn’t trim the fat, either. Also, I’m at high altitude and had to cook an additional 30 minutes (instant pot). I pulled out the meat and it slid away from the fat and bones, the rendered fat rose to the top and was easily removed, I pulled the meat into smaller sections, served with mashed potatoes and the wonderful sauce and bacon/vegetable mixture, and unless you compare her photo to my dish no one would ever know I messed up. Just wonderful. Thank you so much.

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    • Debbie says

      September 23, 2019 at 2:04 am

      Yum, at first I laughed because I spent a good half hour cutting up my brisket, but then I got to thinking, it would make a wonderful roast, and you said it did. I will try it!

      Reply
  138. Claudia says

    April 27, 2018 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for the first time yesterday and WOW. My partner all but licked the plate clean. I used the slow cooker version and it was simply divine. Thank you so much for brining an easier version of this dish into my home!

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  139. Jennifer says

    April 22, 2018 at 11:27 am

    Hi! Can I reduce the amount of wine if I’m using my Instant Pot? It said above to increase the amount of beef stock for oven and stovetop only. Would it stay the same for an Instant Pot? Thanks!

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    • Karina says

      April 23, 2018 at 6:33 am

      Yes. of course! You are always welcome to make my recipes your own. Thanks so much for sharing! Enjoy!

      Reply
  140. Emily says

    April 16, 2018 at 3:38 am

    I’m going to be making about a third of the amount (1 lb beef). Should I alter the oven time?

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    • Karina says

      April 19, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      Yes, I would recommend not as long in the oven.

      Reply
  141. Sandra says

    April 11, 2018 at 10:16 am

    I made this in the oven last night and then put it in the refrigerator in order to eat it tonight for dinner. I did not do the last step where you strain the liquid off and simmer it separately. Is this necessary if the liquid is already pretty thick? Thanks, can’t wit to eat it!!

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    • Karina says

      April 12, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      That sounds great! I hope that you love it and it tastes delicious for you!!

      Reply
  142. Tom Good says

    March 28, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    I have a large piece on beef tenderloin. Can I use this in your recipe?
    Thanks

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    • Karina says

      March 29, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Yes, of course! Let me know how it turns out! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  143. Shey says

    March 25, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    So… We live in Kuwait and don’t have any access to wine, can you recommend a substitute?

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    • Karina says

      March 26, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      You are welcome to leave it out all together. It will alter the taste because that adds so much flavor but I understand your area of living. Thanks so much for following along with me!

      Reply
  144. D says

    March 19, 2018 at 4:13 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this!! It’s soooooooooo good! OMG. Thank you for this recipe.

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  145. Mary says

    February 25, 2018 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Fabulous!

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  146. Andrew says

    February 20, 2018 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    Cooked this tonight for my wife and 10 year old daughter, they said before “We don’t like stew”.

    10 minutes later it’s all eaten up!

    Thank you for a great dish again. I used the stove-top version as I could not find my oven dish.

    Andrew
    Berkshire, UK.

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  147. Amanda says

    February 19, 2018 at 5:11 am

    5 stars
    I came on here ready to bombard you with questions. Can I do this in my instant pot? What if I don’t want to add wine? Can I add less? What beef do you recommend? Do I have to add onions? And to my surprise you’ve answered every question I had. I’m trying this in my IP right now, and maybe I’ll try it in the oven next time. Thank you for providing the flexibility in your recipes. I wish more sites would put as much effort in as you do.
    Love from Texas

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    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 5:15 am

      Amanda I laughed so much reading this! You’re very welcome. I thought readers would appreciate all methods for a recipe like this. It‘s something I get asked all the time. I’m just glad to help! Thank you for your comment and for the laugh!

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      • Kathryn says

        January 08, 2020 at 12:34 pm

        5 stars
        This was easy. I followed it to a T. Omg delicious. Will be making again.

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  148. Maria says

    February 19, 2018 at 4:23 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for simplifying this recipe. I love that you added all methods. Think I’m going to try it in my pressure cooker since dinner is only a couple hours away for us! Thanks once again for sharing all of your fabulous work. You truly are an amazing human being.

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    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:26 am

      Hi Maria! I really hope you enjoy it. Be ready for the incredible smells that are about to come out of your kitchen!
      Thank you so much for your kind words. You’ve made my day Xxx

      Reply
  149. Nancy says

    February 19, 2018 at 3:11 am

    Just wondering if you really meant Pinot Grigio wine in your recipe because that is a crispy white wine. I would have thought pinot noir (red) would be better suited?

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    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:06 am

      Hi Nancy. Yes Pinot Noir. I’m so sorry for the confusion!

      Reply
  150. Sheree says

    February 19, 2018 at 2:59 am

    Pinot Grigio is a white wine. Did you mean Pinot Noir?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:06 am

      Yes I did thanks Sheree!

      Reply
  151. Shannon C. says

    February 19, 2018 at 2:06 am

    Pinot Grigio is a white wine isn’t it? I would use red!

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    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:07 am

      Hi Shannon! It was a typing error I’m so sorry. Thank you for picking that up! Meant to be Pinot Noir.

      Reply
  152. Wendy says

    February 19, 2018 at 1:33 am

    I have got to try this.

    Thanks for waking up my taste buds!!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:08 am

      I’m glad to be of help Wendy! ?

      Reply
  153. cheryl says

    February 19, 2018 at 1:01 am

    Pinot Grigio is a white wine – is that what you used? Or did you mean Pinot Noir?
    Your photos look irresistible – I plan to make this, and since TJ has frozen pearl onions already peeled and ready to go, they are definitely going in!

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    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:11 am

      Cheryl I had a major face palm moment! Haha yes I meant Pinot Noir! I can’t believe I wrote the wrong one. Also, the onions are amazing in this. I have to say though I did prefer them falling apart and melting through the sauce. I think my family were on to something ?

      Reply
  154. Jens Frolich says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:57 am

    Wonderful.

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    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:11 am

      Thank you Jens!

      Reply
  155. Randi Heard says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:42 am

    You need to make a correction to the beef bourguignon recipe. Pino Grigio is a white wine, not a red wine. You referred to it twice as red wine. Do you mean Pino Noir perhaps?

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    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:12 am

      Hi Randi! Yes I meant Pinot Noir. Thank you for picking that up! Recipe has been adjusted.

      Reply
  156. Marjorie Williams Young says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:37 am

    Pinot Grigio is a white wine, not red, so which did you use?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:12 am

      Hi Marjorie. I used a Pinot Noir.

      Reply
  157. Marilyn says

    February 19, 2018 at 12:21 am

    Pinot Grigio is a white wine. Did you mean Pinot noir?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:13 am

      Yes I did sorry for the confusion Marilyn ?

      Reply

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