At this time of year there’s nothing better than a comforting slow cooked casserole to come home to. One of my absolute favourites is Boeuf Bourguignon for its rich depth of flavour from the ruby notes of the red wine, the caramelised onions and the meatiness from the beef and bacon. So when I was asked to try out Knorr’s Rich Beef Stock Pot using a Seasonal Box from Forman & Field I jumped at the chance. I already use Knorr’s stock cubes and liquid stock so was interested to use their latest innovation; I’ve watched Marco Pierre White extolling their virtues almost every time I switch on the TV!
I ended up cooking this dish (my take on Marco’s version) for my mother-in-law’s birthday and though at first reluctant to come straight from work for a meal once she heard it was Boeuf Bourguignon she was very willing. Her verdict was “delicious” as was ours and she was so pleased she’d come. I’d never used Knorr’s Rich Beef Stock Pot before and I must say it added an extra depth of beef flavour over and above other stocks.
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The best news is that one lucky reader can win the same Seasonal Box from Forman and Field courtesy of Knorr which provides all the ingredients for Marco’s Boeuf Bourguignon recipe or you can make my slow cooked version or your own. Included in the box are:
800g beef brisket
½ leek (the white part)
mild cure bacon
celery
thyme
parsley
wild mushrooms
Bolney Estate Lychgate Red wine
For your chance to win simply fill in the Rafflecopter below. The prize can only be delivered on Friday 16 November so if this is not convenient please do not enter!
Start by frying the cubed beef in small batches until browned.
Then fry the bacon strips.
Now fry the onions, leek and garlic slices.
Add the beef & bacon back to the pan and stir in flour, cook for 1 minute.
Add the wine, port and bouquest garni.
Then add the Knorr beef stock pot diluted in boiling water and transfer to slow cooker.
10 minutes before serving make garnish by frying bacon until crisp.
Then fry the mushrooms for a couple of minutes.
Remove crock pot from slow cooker.
Garnish and serve.
- 3 tbsp Light olive oil
- 800g / 1lb 12oz Brisket/stewing steak (trimmed & cubed)
- 1 Rasher unsmoked bacon, sliced
- ½ Leek, chopped (white part only)
- 20 Pearl onions (frozen fine if thawed)
- 2 Cloves garlic, sliced
- 50g / 2oz Plain flour
- 1 Bouquet Garnet (tie together ¼ stick celery, Bay leaf, few sprigs thyme & parsley)
- 375ml / 13fl oz Red wine, full bodied
- 125ml / 4fl oz Port (optional)
- 1 Knorr Rich Beef Stock Pot
- 375ml / 13fl oz Boiling water
- For Garnish:
- 200g Wild mushrooms
- 2 Rashers unsmoked bacon, sliced
- Put the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the beef in small batches for 3 – 4 minutes until browned turning occasionally.
- With a slotted spoon put the cooked beef in the crock pot.
- Fry the bacon slices in the remaining oil for a few minutes until golden then add to the crock pot with slotted spoon.
- Add the onions, leeks and garlic and cook for a further 3 minutes stirring all the time.
- Add the beef back to the pan, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the red wine, port and bouquet garni and bring to the boil.
- Dissolve one Knorr Rich Beef Stock Pot into 375ml of boiling water then add to pan.
- Transfer everything to the crockpot and slow cook High 6 – 8 hrs or Low 8 – 10 hrs.
- Ten minutes before serving make the garnish by frying the remaining bacon strips until lightly browned, strain them off and add the wild mushrooms to the pan. They only need a minute or two.
- Remove crock pot from slow cooker and give it a good stir and then apply garnish.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and a medley of vegetables.
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Carolin
03/11/2012 at 11:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That looks lovely, a great warming hearty winter comfort meal
gillbla
03/11/2012 at 11:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks like a great dish for this time of year
Camilla
04/11/2012 at 12:00 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It certainly is comfort food in this cold weather!
Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand
04/11/2012 at 5:54 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Top dish Camilla – love a good Boeuf Bourguignon. I’d say your mother-in-law is one lucky lady
Camilla
04/11/2012 at 9:49 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
And would you believe it we even drank the rest of the wine with it!
Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me
04/11/2012 at 9:54 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ready made stocks really are a time saver and pack a meal with essential flavours, where would we be without them. That Boeuf bourguignon looks mouth watering.
Camilla
04/11/2012 at 10:01 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, we would indeed be lost without ready made stock!
Charlotte @charlottekdiary
04/11/2012 at 9:58 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a lovely competition! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Nicola P
04/11/2012 at 11:20 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Warming dish for these cold evenings. Love the thought of adding the wild mushrooms, I usually just add the bog standard button ones.
melanie stirling
04/11/2012 at 11:22 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It looks delicious
Jane Willis
04/11/2012 at 11:24 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I really don’t use my slow cooker anything like often enough and dishes like this are perfect for it
Paz
04/11/2012 at 11:32 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ohh this would make a perfect dish to serve at a family birthday meal on 20th November. Thank you for a lovely competition x
mellissa williams
04/11/2012 at 11:32 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
this looks delicious yummy! Fingers crossed
Jean Bolsover
04/11/2012 at 11:33 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Just what you need now the weather has turned cold!
Gemma Mills / Chamberlain
04/11/2012 at 11:51 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
YUMMY!!!!! Getting Craig to cook one of these tonight – it’s his turn and it look a bit tricky for me
Camilla
04/11/2012 at 12:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s really not tricky, you can’t go wrong really!
Louise R
04/11/2012 at 1:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Lovely photos my mouth is watering!
Camilla
04/11/2012 at 1:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much, the later ones were taken in a bit of a hurry as I was trying to entertain ma in-law at the same time!
Mich Piece of Cake
04/11/2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s bed time in my part of the world but your stew is making my stomach rumble, looks so so delicious!
Camilla
04/11/2012 at 3:22 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That’s so lovely to hear, thank you Mich:-)
LINDSEY CLARK
04/11/2012 at 3:42 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Warming Winter Food!
Karen
04/11/2012 at 5:41 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
GREAT post Camilla and I was VERY tempted to make the recipe that came in the box, but I JUST fancied a spicy tagine and the beef was perfect for that, plus I get to drink the wine and also make an omelette with the gorgeous wild mushrooms too! Karen
Camilla
04/11/2012 at 6:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Well I kind of made my recipe but with Maro’s ingredient if that makes sense and yes the wine was far too good so bought my own and good bottle will be an Xmas present for my parents, LOL!
Sam
04/11/2012 at 6:02 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ooh this would be lovely!
Katrina Day-Reilly
04/11/2012 at 6:30 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
fantastic recipe x
Sue Harrison
04/11/2012 at 8:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love a good Boeuf Bourguignon
lianne claire martin
04/11/2012 at 8:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
looks fab a really hearty homecooked dish
Barrie Phillips
04/11/2012 at 8:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mouth is watering
Lee Davis
04/11/2012 at 8:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
looks delicious and quite easy!
sarah punter
04/11/2012 at 9:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
looks lovely, very warming on a winters day xx
sharon weaden
04/11/2012 at 10:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks fab, a hearty winter warming meal
Sandra Siddall
04/11/2012 at 11:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great dish for this weather
Looks yummy! xx
Karen Barrett
07/11/2012 at 1:31 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great, thanks, even I can’t go wrong with this recipe.
Maggie
09/11/2012 at 7:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I always love this recipe at this time of the year.
nicola
09/11/2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
yum yummy yum
Julia
10/11/2012 at 10:49 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks great.
Rod Curtis
10/11/2012 at 5:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Boeuf Bourguignon is one of my all time favourite dishes, this recipe has inspired me to try it in the slow cooker!
Camilla
10/11/2012 at 5:59 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They were made for each other!
Simon C
11/11/2012 at 2:26 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks very tasty, thanks!
Simon.