Beef Bourguignon
A timeless French classic, this blend of tomatoes and spices quickly creates a Beef Bourguignon with ease.
Prep time:
10 min
Cook time:
1 h 45 min
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 sachet Colman's Beef Bourguingon Recipe mix
- 450g (1lb) lean braising steak, cubed
- 2 medium sized onions, sliced
- 2-3 carrots, sliced
- 115g (4oz) button mushrooms
- 425ml (3/4pint) cold water
Method
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Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC, 350ºF, Gas Mark 4 (170ºC for fan assisted).
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Fry the beef and onions with the oil in a pan until browned. Place in an ovenproof dish with the carrots and mushrooms.
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Mix the Colman's seasoning with water and add to the dish.
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Cover and cook in the oven for 1 3/4 hours, or until the beef is tender.
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Ensure piping hot and serve immediately with crusty bread or baked potatoes.
Variation
Special Beef Bourguignon - create a dinner party dish that's sure to impress - follow the steps but add 115g (4 oz.) of diced, smoked bacon, use shallots instead of onions and replace half of the water with red wine. Veggie option: The Beef Bourguignon seasoning sachet is EVU certified Vegetarian. For a meat-free alternative, swap the beef for mushrooms and lentils, or The Vegetarian Butcher's 'What the Cluck' chicken pieces.
