CROCK POT DRUNKEN BOEUF BOURGUIGNON (BEEF BURGUNDY

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Crock Pot Drunken Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy image

The reason I call this one "Drunken" is because I add double the amount of wine I put into it. Yummy!!!! Boeuf Bourguignon, a delectable beef stew, celebrates its roots through homage to its prized Charolais cattle. Reputed for their distinct taste, low fat content, & gentle temperament, the creamy white Charolais bulls, ...

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

Categories     Beef

Time 10h45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 lb boneless beef chuck roast trimmed, cut into 1½" cubes (have the butcher do it for you)
pepper, to taste
1 lb bacon, cut into ¼" strips & cooked crisp
1 bag(s) diced frozen onion, unthawed
8 oz can(s) tomato sauce
8 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp thyme, dried
1/3 c all-purpose flour
4 c burgundy or pinot noir wine, divided
2 can(s) reduced sodium chicken stock or broth
1/2 c reduced sodium soy sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 stick butter
1 pkg frozen pearl onions, thawed
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp sugar
2 - 16 oz pkg baby bella mushrooms, whole, cut into quarters
SERVE WITH:
mashed potatoes
egg noodles
white rice

Steps:

  • 1. Season the beef with pepper & put it in your slow cooker.
  • 2. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, about 8 - 10 minutes.
  • 3. Put your diced onions in the skillet with the tomato paste, garlic & thyme until onions are unfrozen & soft, about 3 minutes.
  • 4. Put in your flour & stir for 1 minute to get the flour taste out of it.
  • 5. Stir in 2 C wine & get all the bacon bits off the bottom of the pan, cook 2 minutes.
  • 6. Pour into the slow cooker. (Don't worry about room for the rest of the ingredients. This will cook down enough to add the other stuff later).
  • 7. Pour in broth, soy sauce (give a quick stir) & bay leaves.
  • 8. Cover & cook for 9 - 10 hours on LOW.
  • 9. About 30 minutes before it's done, put your pearl onions, water, butter & sugar in a pan & sauté until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • 10. Pour in 2 C wine & reduce, about 5 minutes.
  • 11. Throw in the mushrooms & sauté about 10 minutes.
  • 12. Throw it all in the slow cooker & let it cook for about 15 more minutes.
  • 13. Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or white rice with a nice glass of wine & you will be happy happy happy!

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