Beef bourguignon
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Beef cooked according to this recipe is perfect for a festive table. It belongs to haute French cuisine and has been prepared since the times of kings. It has a rich flavor and a pleasant, tender texture—the meat simply melts in your mouth. I serve beef bourguignon with mashed potatoes, fried mushrooms, and onions. Additionally, it can be served with other side dishes. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. I remove the skin from the bacon and slice it thinly. I place the bacon and the removed skin into a pot, pour in 1.5 liters of water, and boil for 10 minutes after it comes to a boil. Then I take out the pieces and dry them on a paper towel.
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Step 2
2. I place the dried bacon onto a heated pan with olive oil and fry for about 3 minutes, then transfer each piece to a bowl using a fork.
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Step 3
3. Wash the meat and cut it into squares about five centimeters each. Pat the pieces dry with a paper towel.
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Step 4
4. I place the pan with the remaining bacon fat over heat and warm it up, then add the pieces of meat onto the hot surface and sear them on all sides until golden brown, then transfer them to a plate.
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Step 5
5. I peel and wash the onion and carrot, then cut them into strips. I fry the vegetables in the same pan used for the bacon and meat.
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Step 6
6. Place the vegetables without fat into a covered baking dish, then add the bacon and beef, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with flour, and mix. Put into a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 4 minutes, then remove, stir again, and return to the oven for another 4 minutes. Take out the dish, reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (320°F), pour broth and wine into the dish, add tomato paste, crushed garlic cloves, spices, and bacon rind. Bring to a boil on the stovetop, then transfer to the oven and cook with the lid on.
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Step 7
7. I bake the meat for four hours, then serve it with mashed potatoes and fried mushrooms.