Beef Bourguignon

FrenchBeefIntermediate510 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 lb lean beef, cubed
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 slice bacon, diced
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate beef in wine, oil, thyme and pepper for 4 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, cook bacon until soft. Add garlic and onion, sautéing until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly wilted.

  3. 3

    Drain beef, reserving the marinade liquid.

  4. 4

    Place beef in slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir until well coated.

  5. 5

    Add the mushroom and bacon mixture on top. Pour reserved marinade over everything.

  6. 6

    Cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours, until beef is very tender.

  7. 7

    Serve with crusty bread, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.