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    Home » Recipes » Dinners » Slow Cooker

    Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Recipe

    Published: Apr 22, 2018 · Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Ang Paris · 4 Comments
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    Loaded with deep rich flavor, this hearty Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker recipe will soon be a family favorite! 

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    My Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker recipe, with hearty vegetables and tender meat, is just the thing for a cold New England night.

    Loaded with deep rich flavor, this hearty Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker recipe will soon be a family favorite!

    Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Recipe

    Sundays were made for cooking comforting meals, don't you think? It may be sunny out, but that doesn't mean it's warm.  Here in New Hampshire, the mornings are still brisk and the evenings can be downright frigid.  Last weekend, I pulled my favorite sweater over my head and decided to make this recipe that I'd been pondering for quite awhile.

    In my mind, Beef Bourguignon was too fancy for me.  But in reality, it is basically a fancy beef stew.  Unlike it's more humble cousin, this recipe has a few extra steps, but you can't argue with the results.  It's all about building layers of flavor. Making a Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker variation is perfect for busy families, because you don't have to babysit a dutch oven all day.

     Beef Bourguignon ingredients

    Shopping List for Beef Bourguignon:

    • Bacon
    • Boneless Beef chuck
    • Red Wine
    • Beef Stock
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Tomato Paste
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Flour
    • Garlic
    • Thyme
    • Carrots
    • Potatoes
    • Parsley (optional)
    • Mushrooms (optional)

    I know that this list looks overwhelming, but stay with me on this... I promise it will all be worth it in the end!

    Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

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     Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker

    How to Make Beef Bourguignon in a Slow Cooker

    1. Cook the bacon pieces until crisp. Move the bacon to the slow cooker.
    2. Toss the beef with the flour. Season with salt and pepper and half the ground thyme.
    3. Sear the meat in the hot skillet.  Remove to the slow cooker.
    4. Add the butter to your skillet and cook the onions until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
    5. Add the red wine to the skillet.  Because the slow cooker is sealed, the alcohol doesn't burn off as much. The liquid also helps get any of those delicious brown bits off the bottom of your pan.  Simmer and let the wine reduce by a third.
    6. Add the beef stock, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce and bring back up to a simmer.
    7. Stir in the tomato paste and the remaining thyme. Cook 1-2 minutes more while the sauce thickens.
    8. Layer the potatoes on top of the meat, then add the carrots on top of the potatoes.
    9. Pour the mixture into the skillet over all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
    10. Set the slow cooker to LOW for 8 hours.
    11. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired before serving.

    Beef Bourguignon in the Slow Cooker

    Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Recipe

    Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker Recipe

    Loaded with deep rich flavor, this hearty Beef Bourguignon Slow Cooker recipe will soon be a family favorite! 

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    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Ingredients

    • 5 slices bacon finely chopped
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 2-3 lbs boneless beef chuck cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 cup sweet onion minced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1-½ cups red wine
    • 3 cups beef stock
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • ¼ cup Worcesershire Sauce
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced (optional)
    • Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
    • 5 medium carrots peeled and cut into thirds
    • 1 pound red potatoes halved
    • Salt and Pepper to Taste

    Instructions

    Cook the bacon pieces until crisp. Move the bacon to the slow cooker.

    • Toss the beef with the flour. Season with salt and pepper and half the ground thyme.
    • Sear the meat in the hot skillet. Remove to the slow cooker.
    • Add the butter to your skillet and cook the onions until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
    • Add the red wine to the skillet. Because the slow cooker is sealed, the alcohol doesn’t burn off as much. The liquid also helps get any of those delicious brown bits off the bottom of your pan. Simmer and let the wine reduce by a third.
    • Add the beef stock, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce and bring back up to a simmer.
    • Stir in the tomato paste and the remaining thyme. Cook 1-2 minutes more while the sauce thickens.
    • Layer the potatoes on top of the meat, then add the carrots on top of the potatoes.
    • Pour the mixture into the skillet over all the ingredients in the slow cooker..
    • Set the slow cooker to LOW for 8 hours.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired before serving.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    Tips for Making Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

    • Searing the Meat: You are only looking to sear the meat, not cook it through. Put it in the pan and don't touch it for a couple of minutes so that it can get a nice deep rich flavor. The more caramelized your meat is, the more depth of flavor your dish will have.
    • Don't Skip the Wine: The wine helps build on your layers of flavor.  You can reduce the amount if you like, but don't skip it altogether.  If you follow the recipe, the alcohol in the wine will cook off and you'll be left with just the richness.
    • Give it Time: In my opinion, this recipe does better if you cook it on low for about 8 hours.  If you don't have that much time, chop your potatoes and carrots smaller, then set your slow cooker to High.  Cook it for 4-5 hours until your beef is tender.

    Which Red Wine is Best for Beef Bourguignon?

    Typically, a red Burgundy wine was used in this recipe, which is really just a Pinot noir.  Any dry red wine will work, just remember that you need to let the alcohol cook off because in slow cooking there isn't enough evaporation for it to cook off.

    What Do You Have with Beef Bourguignon?

    Some recipes call for beef Bourguignon to be served over mashed or boiled potatoes.  Including the potatoes in the slow cooker saves that step.  Instead, serve this dish just as it is with slices of crusty French bread on the side.

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    1. Debra C. says

      April 22, 2018 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Oh this looks delicious! The sauce it makes lookks so this and rich! I have made this in the oven but never used my slowcooker! No babysitting the pot? I’m in!!

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      • Ang Paris says

        April 23, 2018 at 8:16 am

        So good! And who has time to babysit the stove, right??

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    2. Maria says

      July 04, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Can i use white wine? Also, can i leave out the Worshetire?

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      • Ang Paris says

        July 08, 2019 at 9:40 am

        Hi Maria, thanks for your note. Red wines pair much better with beef than white.
        The wine and Worcheshire sauce add a ton of flavor, so I don't recommend leaving them out.
        Enjoy!

        Reply

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