Though often described as a traditional French dish, beef bourguignon seems to have appeared in the past two hundred years.
Though often described as a traditional French dish, beef bourguignon seems to have appeared in the past two hundred years. Popping up on menus in fashionable Parisian bistros, the dish quickly became a hit and was adopted as a regional dish in Burgundy. Most recipes suggest using a Burgundy wine to make the sauce that the beef, mushrooms, onions and bacon is cooked in.