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Boeuf Bourguignon

Updated 10 May 2024 Published 3 November 2012 45 Comments

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Boeuf Bourguignon is a classic French beef and red wine casserole. Check out my delicious take on Marco Pierre White’s version in which I use the slow cooker.

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 I was interested in using 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.

For great tips, recipes, and videos from Marco Pierre White visit www.knorr.co.uk

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

Knorr Rich Beef Stock Pot

For your chance to win 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 bouquet garni.

Then add the Knorr beef stock pot diluted in boiling water and transfer to a 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.

More Slow-Cooker Beef Recipes

I’m sure you’ll love this Beef Bourguinon Slow Cooker recipe but you might also like the following:

  • Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  • Slow Cooked Beef & Butternut Squash
  • Beef in Beer
  • Slow Cooked Beef & Vegetable Casserole

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Boeuf Bourguignon

A classic French beef and red wine casserole.
Course Main
Cuisine French
Prep Time 45 minutes minutes
Cook Time 7 hours hours
Total Time 7 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Camilla Hawkins

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Light olive oil
  • 800 g / 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 garlic cloves sliced
  • 50 g / 2oz Plain flour
  • 1 Bouquet Garnet tie together ¼ stick celery, Bay leaf, few sprigs thyme & parsley
  • 375 ml / 13 fl oz Red wine full bodied
  • 125 ml / 4fl oz Port optional
  • 1 Knorr Rich Beef Stock Pot
  • 375 ml / 13 fl oz Boiling water

Garnish

  • 200 g Wild mushrooms
  • 2 Rashers unsmoked bacon sliced

Instructions

  • 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 a 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 a boil.
  • Dissolve one Knorr Rich Beef Stock Pot into 375 ml of boiling water and then add to the pan.
  • Transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on High for 6 – 8 hrs or Low for 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 the pot from the slow cooker, give everything a good stir, and then add the garnish.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and a medley of vegetables.

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  1. Marion Weir

    27/05/2015 at 3:19 pm

    I love recipes you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about lol 😀

    Reply
  2. Paul Wilson

    15/10/2014 at 1:02 am

    Just the right time of year for this now.

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  3. Paul Wilson

    10/08/2014 at 12:18 am

    Looks super-tasty.

    Reply
  4. YOLANDA DAVIS

    04/07/2014 at 7:29 pm

    This is one of my favvourite foods. I can’t wait to try your recipe, as it’s slightly different to ones I’vve done before.

    Reply
  5. Heather Haigh

    29/06/2014 at 8:36 pm

    That looks really rich and sounds full of flavour.

    Reply
  6. faye huntington

    24/05/2014 at 6:29 pm

    i know this competition is over now – but wow this looks DELICIOUS!

    Reply
  7. Paul Wilson

    20/01/2014 at 8:08 am

    I’ve never tried this. Looks ideal of this time of year.

    Reply
  8. Simon C

    11/11/2012 at 2:26 am

    Looks very tasty, thanks!

    Simon.

    Reply
  9. Rod Curtis

    10/11/2012 at 5:51 pm

    Boeuf Bourguignon is one of my all time favourite dishes, this recipe has inspired me to try it in the slow cooker!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      10/11/2012 at 5:59 pm

      They were made for each other!

      Reply
  10. Julia

    10/11/2012 at 10:49 am

    This looks great.

    Reply
  11. nicola

    09/11/2012 at 8:45 pm

    yum yummy yum

    Reply
  12. Maggie

    09/11/2012 at 7:07 pm

    I always love this recipe at this time of the year.

    Reply
  13. Karen Barrett

    07/11/2012 at 1:31 pm

    Great, thanks, even I can’t go wrong with this recipe.

    Reply
  14. Sandra Siddall

    04/11/2012 at 11:04 pm

    Great dish for this weather 🙂 Looks yummy! xx

    Reply
  15. sharon weaden

    04/11/2012 at 10:35 pm

    Looks fab, a hearty winter warming meal

    Reply
  16. sarah punter

    04/11/2012 at 9:29 pm

    looks lovely, very warming on a winters day xx

    Reply
  17. Lee Davis

    04/11/2012 at 8:40 pm

    looks delicious and quite easy!

    Reply
  18. Barrie Phillips

    04/11/2012 at 8:24 pm

    Mouth is watering

    Reply
  19. lianne claire martin

    04/11/2012 at 8:23 pm

    looks fab a really hearty homecooked dish 😉

    Reply
  20. Sue Harrison

    04/11/2012 at 8:13 pm

    Love a good Boeuf Bourguignon 🙂

    Reply
  21. Katrina Day-Reilly

    04/11/2012 at 6:30 pm

    fantastic recipe x

    Reply
  22. Sam

    04/11/2012 at 6:02 pm

    Ooh this would be lovely!

    Reply
  23. Karen

    04/11/2012 at 5:41 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/11/2012 at 6:04 pm

      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!

      Reply
  24. LINDSEY CLARK

    04/11/2012 at 3:42 pm

    Warming Winter Food!

    Reply
  25. Camilla

    04/11/2012 at 3:22 pm

    That’s so lovely to hear, thank you Mich:-)

    Reply
  26. Louise R

    04/11/2012 at 1:12 pm

    Lovely photos my mouth is watering!

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/11/2012 at 1:48 pm

      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!

      Reply
  27. Gemma Mills / Chamberlain

    04/11/2012 at 11:51 am

    YUMMY!!!!! Getting Craig to cook one of these tonight – it’s his turn and it look a bit tricky for me 🙂

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/11/2012 at 12:04 pm

      It’s really not tricky, you can’t go wrong really!

      Reply
  28. Jean Bolsover

    04/11/2012 at 11:33 am

    Just what you need now the weather has turned cold!

    Reply
  29. mellissa williams

    04/11/2012 at 11:32 am

    this looks delicious yummy! Fingers crossed

    Reply
  30. Paz

    04/11/2012 at 11:32 am

    Ohh this would make a perfect dish to serve at a family birthday meal on 20th November. Thank you for a lovely competition x

    Reply
  31. Jane Willis

    04/11/2012 at 11:24 am

    I really don’t use my slow cooker anything like often enough and dishes like this are perfect for it

    Reply
  32. melanie stirling

    04/11/2012 at 11:22 am

    It looks delicious 🙂

    Reply
  33. Nicola P

    04/11/2012 at 11:20 am

    Warming dish for these cold evenings. Love the thought of adding the wild mushrooms, I usually just add the bog standard button ones.

    Reply
  34. Charlotte @charlottekdiary

    04/11/2012 at 9:58 am

    What a lovely competition! Keeping my fingers crossed!

    Reply
  35. Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me

    04/11/2012 at 9:54 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/11/2012 at 10:01 am

      Thank you, we would indeed be lost without ready made stock!

      Reply
  36. Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand

    04/11/2012 at 5:54 am

    Top dish Camilla – love a good Boeuf Bourguignon. I’d say your mother-in-law is one lucky lady 😉

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/11/2012 at 9:49 am

      And would you believe it we even drank the rest of the wine with it!

      Reply
  37. gillbla

    03/11/2012 at 11:51 pm

    Looks like a great dish for this time of year

    Reply
    • Camilla

      04/11/2012 at 12:00 am

      It certainly is comfort food in this cold weather!

      Reply
  38. Carolin

    03/11/2012 at 11:14 pm

    That looks lovely, a great warming hearty winter comfort meal 🙂

    Reply

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