A thick rich version of stew made even more delicious with red wine, this Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is a meal perfect for slowing down to enjoy! I’ve created this recipe for two so it’s perfect for a date night or quite night at home, but can also be doubled for a larger family.
Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Beef Bourguignon {for two} In The Slow Cooker …
- thick cut bacon
- chuck roast
- dried thyme
- salt
- pepper
- carrots
- baby potatoes
- yellow onion
- jarred minced garlic
- red wine
- beef broth
- tomato paste
- tapioca pearls
How To Make Beef Bourguignon For 2 in the Slow Cooker:
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add bacon
- Cook, stirring often, until browned
- Remove bacon to slow cooker
- Season beef with thyme, salt and pepper and cook in same skillet with remaining bacon drippings
- Cook 3-4 minutes on each side until browned
- Transfer to slow cooker
- Add carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic
- Mix together wine, broth, tomato paste and tapioca pearls
- Pour over beef
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6
- Serve with crusty bread or as desired
Pro Tips…
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon For 2
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick cut bacon (chopped)
- 1 pound chuck roast (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 large carrots (sliced about 1/2 inch thick)
- 8 oz baby potatoes (halved)
- 1 small yellow onion (quartered)
- 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon tapioca pearls
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add bacon
- Cook, stirring often, until browned
- Remove bacon to slow cooker
- Season beef with thyme, salt and pepper and cook in same skillet with remaining bacon drippings
- Cook 3-4 minutes on each side until browned
- Transfer to slow cooker
- Add carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic
- Mix together wine, broth, tomato paste and tapioca pearls
- Pour over beef
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6
- Serve with crusty bread or as desired
Notes
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Can use stew meat if preferred
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Substitute flour or cornstarch mixed with some water for tapioca pearls
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When cooking with wine, use something you’d enjoy drinking as well
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Baby carrots can be substituted for regular carrots
Nutrition
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This is such a great recipe. I had to laugh when you suggested using a red wine that I like to drink. I had to ask the liquor department supervisor at the grocery store which one to use – you see I don’t drink but I do cook with wine in a lot of dishes. He suggested a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley that I purchased in something called a split and I used that. It worked perfectly. Thanks for a great recipe.
Awesome! So glad he could help and so glad you loved it!