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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

By Kathi & Rachel

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This Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is the perfect cozy dinner on a chilly night!  Full of fresh meat, veggies and potatoes it makes the most amazing broth!

Beef Bourguignon in a slow cooker

 

Have you seen the movie Julie and Julia?  About a woman who made all the recipes in Julia Childs cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking…and she did it in one year!

When my daughter was young, we were obsessed with the movie. We bought the two volume book to see if we could channel our inner Julia Childs.  Beuf Bourguignon was the first, (and last recipe) we made. We have very fleeting obsessions:).  We never called this recipe anything but BOOF!  One word, pronounced just like Julia would in a high pitched enthusiastic voice.  ‘What are you doing Mom’?….”Making BOOF !”.

Recently,  when I dug out the cookbook for this post and opened it up to the recipe,   I found a note that she wrote.  Put a big smile on this Mom’s face!  Needless to say this recipe invokes wonderful memories.  There is nothing like cooking with your kids to create meaningful time together.

My daughter is all grown up and married now, and a wonderful cook in her own right.  Someday she will have kiddos of her own and hopefully make some wonderful BOOF memories of her own!

Julia Childs Beef Bourguignon Recipe

 

How to make Slow Cooker Beet Bourguignon

  • Sear the beef before tossing in the slow cooker.  Usually this is a hassle but let me make it a whole lot easier and less messy for you.  MY TRICK:  Toss the beef chunks in olive oil and then toss in the flour.  Add to a DRY pan.  Do not add oil to the pan.  You will get an amazing sear on the beef and no splatter!
  • Use a good red wine.  If you have a bottle left over from your party two months ago, and wouldn’t  drink it, don’t use it.     It doesn’t have to be an expensive bottle, there are plenty of good Cabs, Pinot’s and Merlots out there for 10 bucks.  (I used Merlot because thats what was in the wine rack…well besides a whole lota Chardy :).
  • Buy small whole potatoes, rather than cutting large ones.  These hold up amazingly well under the sweltering heat of your slow cooker.
  • Be patient.  This doesn’t come together until the last hour.  If you taste it early and it tastes too much like wine…don’t panic!  Put the lid on, walk away and wait.  I promise you wonderful things are about to happen.

Beef Bourguignon Ready to Serve

 

I used Julia’s recipe with some modifications.  I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that I looked at Sue’s recipe from The View of Great Island more than once.  She did a great job taking this recipe from the oven to the slow cooker and her site is one of my favorites!

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

A slow cooking savory stew that makes a perfect cozy winter nights dinner!
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours hours
Total Time: 5 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 1/12 pounds cubed chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms - quartered
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4-5 cloves large garlic chopped
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme or a handful of fresh
  • 1 12 oz bag frozen pearl onions
  • 2 cups carrots - peeled and cut into 1" chunks
  • 1 1/2 pounds small red or white potatoes left whole
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups good red wine - cab merlot, pinot noir all work well.
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Adjust seasoning after cooked

Instructions

  • Toss beef with olive oil and then flour.
  • Heat large skillet on medium high heat. Do not put oil in the pan.
  • Add coated beef to skillet turning after a few minutes until all beef is nicely brown. (you may have to do this in two batches).
  • Add seared beef to slow cooker.
  • Add mushrooms, garlic and butter to hot skillet and sauté mushrooms for 2-3 minutes scraping up any beef bits left in the pan.
  • Add mushroom mixture to slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker: Frozen onions,thyme, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, worcestershire, wine and beef stock.
  • Give a good stir. Put the lid on. Set on low for 5-6 hours.
  • Taste for seasoning when done. Add more salt? pepper?
  • If you want it thicker, mix two tablespoons flour with a half cup beef stock. Add to hot stew.
  • We like it served with a dollop of sour cream and a hunk of french bread.

Notes

I used a 6 quart slow cooker and it fills it up!

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 1559mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5785IU | Vitamin C: 23.3mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 7mg

 

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  1. Sheila says

    May 30, 2017 at 11:44 pm

    What size crock pot should I use?

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    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      May 31, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      6 quart and it fills it up!

      Reply
  2. The Food Hunter says

    September 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    One of my favorite recipes thanks for sharing it.

    Reply
  3. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

    September 19, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    Oh my gosh, that note in the cookbook made me all misty about cooking with my girls when they were young. This recipe looks so good – thanks for simplifying the process for us!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      September 23, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      I can’t believe my kid is all grown up…boy it goes by fast! Thank you for your note!

      Reply
  4. Helen | Fuss Free Flavours says

    September 19, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    I’ve never made this dish because it sounded like a ton of work but I’m so excited to try it with this crock pot recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      September 19, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Hi Helen! It’s just beef stew with a lot of wine 🙂 More fun when it sounds all frenchie and stuff though!

      Reply
      • Kathi Kirk says

        September 19, 2016 at 3:56 pm

        Thanks Sue! I’m a huge fan of yours!

  5. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    September 19, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    I’m plugging in my crock pot right now! I can’t imagine a more luxurious, easy meal, and thanks for the shout-out <3

    Reply
  6. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    This brings back happy memories of when my dad would cook this for us when we were younger. I need to try it in a slow cooker.

    Reply
  7. Summer says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Love the ingredients! Looks rich and yummy ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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    • Kathi Kirk says

      September 15, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      Thank you for your note Summer!

      Reply
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