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Anthony Bourdain’s Beef Bourguignon Stew

Classic French style beef stew simmered slowly with onions, carrots, and Burgundy wine.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Stew:
  • 2 pounds boneless beef shoulder or chuck cut into 1½ inch pieces
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Quarter cup olive oil divided
  • 4 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 6 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup red Burgundy wine
  • 1 bouquet garni tied with thyme bay, parsley
  • Water as needed
  • Demi glace optional
  • Chopped flat leaf parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season and brown beef in olive oil.
  2. Cook onions until soft, add garlic and flour.
  3. Deglaze with wine and reduce slightly.
  4. Return beef, add carrots, herbs, water, and simmer until tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley.