Boeuf Bourguignonne Recipe


Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time2 Hr 0 Min
Ready In2 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
MethodMain Ingredient


 Vegetable oil - 4 x 15 ml spoons/4 tablespoons
 Topside of beef - 1.25 kg/2 1/2 lb, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes
 Streaky bacon100 Gram
 Flour - 2 x 15 ml spoons/2 tablespoons
 Red wine250 Milliliter
 Beef Stock250 Milliliter
 Bay leaves2
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Dried mixed herbs - pinch
 Brandy - 3 x 15 ml spoons/3 tablespoons
 Salt To Taste
 Ground black pepper1
 Small pickling onions- 12, peeled
 Parsley - freshly chopped, to garnish


1. Preheat an oven moderately to (160°C/325°F or Gas Mark 3)

2. In a pan, heat 3 x 15 ml spoons/3 tablespoons oil and fry beef briskly until browned on all sides.
3. Drain and transfer to an ovenproof casserole dish.
4. Into the pan fry adding bacon until crisp and golden brown, then stir in the flour and fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Simmer stirring in the wine, stock, bay leaves, garlic and herbs gently.
6. In a small pan, put the brandy warm through, then ignite and pour over the meat while still flaming.
7. Pour over the sauce, add salt and pepper to taste, then cover and cook in a preheated moderate oven for 1 1/2 hours.
8. In a pan, heat the remaining oil and fry the onions gently until browned.
9. Drain thoroughly, add to the casserole and cook for a further 1 hour until the meat is tender.
10. Remove the bay leaves and if you wish to freeze the dish, do so at this stage. Cool the dish, leave in the casserole or pour into a rigid container. Seal, label and freeze.
11. In a freezer bag or foil wrap the casserole and then cover.

12. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
13. To thaw and serve: reheat from frozen in the covered casserole in the preheated moderate oven for 2 hours or until heated through.
14. Serve as indicated in step 12.