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Easy Crockpot Bourguignon (French Beef Stew): A Slow-Cooked French Comfort Recipe

Easy Crockpot Bourguignon (French Beef Stew)

This French-inspired Easy Crockpot Bourguignon transforms simple ingredients into a rich, comforting stew. With tender beef, carrots, mushrooms, and a Mediterranean twist of white beans and lemon zest, it's hearty, healthy, and full of soul.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Stew
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lb beef chuck cut into chunks
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 cup pearl onions
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine use a good-quality one
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups mushrooms halved or sliced
  • 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest for garnish
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef chunks until browned on all sides.
  2. Layer carrots, onions, garlic, and mushrooms into the crockpot.
  3. Add the seared beef on top. Pour in red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
  5. Halfway through cooking, stir in the drained white beans if using.
  6. Once cooked, stir in lemon zest just before serving to brighten the flavors.
  7. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make ahead for even better flavor the next day. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in portions.