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Beef Bourguignon

Even though this fancy-sounding stew (pronounced boor-gen-YUN or boor-ge-NYON) takes a while to prepare, it’s well worth the time. Packed with beef and vegetables, it’s a complete meal in a bowl.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8; 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pepper to taste
1 pound boneless lean beef chuck roast, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon canola or corn oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 pound small whole button mushrooms
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped, or 1 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups water (plus more as needed)
1/2 cup dry red wine (regular or nonalcoholic)
1 1/2 tablespoons salt-free herb seasoning blend
4 medium potatoes, peeled and coarsely diced (about 3 cups)
4 medium carrots, coarsely diced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, stir together the flour and pepper. Add the beef, turning to coat and shaking off the excess.

    Step 2

    Lightly spray a Dutch oven with cooking spray. Heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the beef for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Step 3

    Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 4

    Stir in the mushrooms. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they absorb the liquid in the pot.

    Step 5

    Stir in the tomatoes, water, wine, and herb seasoning blend. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed to keep the bottom of the pot covered.

    Step 6

    Stir in the potatoes and carrots. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.

  2. Slow-Cooker Method

    Step 7

    Omit the cooking spray and oil. Put the coated beef cubes in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, covered, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 to 9 hours, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.

  3. Cook’s Tip

    Step 8

    If you prefer, replace the herb seasoning blend with a combination of 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; and 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled.

  4. Nutrition Information

    Step 9

    (Per serving)

    Step 10

    Calories: 174

    Step 11

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 12

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 13

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 14

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 15

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 16

    Cholesterol: 22mg

    Step 17

    Sodium: 50mg

    Step 18

    Carbohydrates: 23g

    Step 19

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 20

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 21

    Protein: 15g

    Step 22

    Calcium: 42mg

    Step 23

    Potassium: 822mg

  5. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 24

    1 starch

    Step 25

    2 vegetable

    Step 26

    1 1/2 lean meat

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