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We are getting fancy today, or as fancy as I get with a slow cooker and some wine for this Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon. I know there are some slow-cooker haters out there, but who are you? And why?
Maybe because I grew up with lots of casseroles and slow-cookers it’s comfort food to me. Beyond that, it’s just pure convenience.
What’s not to love about throwing food in a pot and walking way to get on about your day, then coming back to a slow cooked meal? Of course, some slow-cooker recipes do call for browning the meat first to create a roux for maximum flavor extraction or for firing them up under a broiler after for a nice crisp browning. This is one of those recipes, I adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Slow-Cooker book.
Of course the “browning” does give this dish a punch in flavor, but throw in all the ingredients at once to avoid the skillet and it comes out almost just as tasty. And sure you would notice a difference if you make it side-by-side or if you make it as many times as I have. But if you are strapped for time or want to throw this together before leaving to the office, skip the skillet and just drop it all in and go.
If you are wondering how I adapted this, here you go:
- I reduced the beef from 5 lbs. to 2 lbs.; the garlic from 6 cloves to 3 cloves; reduced the wine from 2 1/2 cups to 1 3/4 cups.
- I swapped out the onions for shallots.
- Added in 4 more carrots to the one the recipe calls for and added new potatoes.
- I mixed up the order of the second step by skipping browning the vegetables in the pan and just went from browning the bacon then transferring it to the slow cooker, reserving the bacon grease to cooking the shallots, garlic and thyme then adding in the tomato paste and flour.
- I did keep the bacon and soy sauce ratios the same for a stronger flavor.
- I skipped the bay leaves and the mushrooms.
Slow-Cooker Beef Burgundy
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59 comments to "Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon "
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Arman @ thebigmansworld
April 15, 2015 AT 1:43AM
Hopefully I’m not the only one who thought of Julie VS Julia just then…this looks SO good!
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realfoodbydad
April 15, 2015 AT 8:57AM
Actually, you’re not, too funny!
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Liz @ FloatingKitchen
April 15, 2015 AT 5:32AM
Slow cooker haters? Those people are not my friends. Nope. If they don’t want this, I’ll eat their shares. Looks great, Matt.
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realfoodbydad
April 15, 2015 AT 8:57AM
Hilarious, thanks Liz!
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HalfBakedHarvest
April 15, 2015 AT 6:20AM
Comfort food at it’s best!!
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realfoodbydad
April 15, 2015 AT 8:58AM
Thanks Tieghan!
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realfoodbydad
April 15, 2015 AT 8:58AM
Thanks Mike!
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Annalise
April 15, 2015 AT 8:06AM
One of my faves! Love that you used a slow cooker. Slow cooker haters are crazy.
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realfoodbydad
April 15, 2015 AT 8:58AM
Thank you Annalise!
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Jessica @AHappyFoodDance
April 15, 2015 AT 10:00AM
Matt – I want this, now! And who are these slow cooker haters?! I feel like I’m magical when I leave for work and come home to a meal ready to eat.
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 8:59AM
Right? Nothing better than walking in the door and being consumed by all those flavors!
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April 15, 2015 AT 10:40AM
Such a scrumptious and succulent meal Matt! With this reserved 3/4 cup of wine (did I calculate correctly?!) that would be just the perfect one!
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 8:59AM
Thanks Ben! And don’t forget to have a glass of wine on the side too:)
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April 15, 2015 AT 2:07PM
Yum, this looks amazing, Matt! I agree, this is the ultimate comfort food. I love calling it bourginon – it makes it sound so fancy and French (:
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 9:00AM
Thanks so much, Caroline!
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April 15, 2015 AT 5:59PM
I’m pretty sure folks who don’t like slow cookers have never tried a good recipe OR have never seen this amazing recipe. My god, it looks absolutely amazing. I love beef bourguignon, but I only make it once every blue moon because typically it’s quite high maintenance. I LOVE your fuss-free recipe!
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 9:00AM
Thanks Connie, this really is SO easy!
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Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
April 15, 2015 AT 7:37PM
Ditto what Connie said — those haters obviously need to try this! Looks amazing Matt!
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 9:00AM
That’s right! 🙂 Thanks Ashley!
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Kelsey Baber Wilkening
April 15, 2015 AT 9:55PM
The recipe calls for 1/4 tomato paste… 1/4 of what please? I can’t wait to make this for my family!!!
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 9:01AM
It should say 1/4 cup, thanks for letting me know!
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Jennie @themessybakerblog
April 16, 2015 AT 5:03AM
Beef bourguignon is the ultimate comfort food. I love that you used the slow cooker, because let’s be real, it’s just easier.
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 9:01AM
It really is so incredibly easy and worth every minute. Thanks Jennie!
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April 16, 2015 AT 8:19AM
This looks so good, especially because yo dished the beef over mashed potatoes. How can you hate the slow cooker after you see this?
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 9:01AM
Thanks Lisa, I agree!
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Erin @ MouthfulBlog.com
April 16, 2015 AT 8:26AM
Ohhh you and Julia Child would make such a team with this one!:) Delicious! This would be perfect to eat today, too! It is snowy here in Colorado!
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realfoodbydad
April 16, 2015 AT 9:18AM
I wish we had that weather, Erin! The usual 80 and sunny here:) Trust me, it gets old. Well,, sometimes:)
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Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
April 16, 2015 AT 9:37AM
Now this is what I call slow cooker goodness! I want to come home to thing cooking in my kitchen!
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realfoodbydad
April 17, 2015 AT 12:15PM
Thanks so much Ashley!
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April 16, 2015 AT 11:34AM
There’s absolutely nothing to NOT love about throwing food in a pot and walking away – specially when the food that comes out looks as rich as this! WOW!
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realfoodbydad
April 17, 2015 AT 12:16PM
Thanks Shashi, have a great weekend!
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April 16, 2015 AT 12:31PM
So slow cooker haters exist?! What is this nonsense!? I love the idea of beef bourguignon in a slow cooker!
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realfoodbydad
April 17, 2015 AT 12:16PM
Shocking huh?! Thanks Justine!
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Tutti Dolci
April 16, 2015 AT 5:17PM
It’s all about letting the slow cooker do the work for you. I can only imagine how incredible your kitchen smelled while this was cooking!
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realfoodbydad
April 17, 2015 AT 12:16PM
The entire house smelled sooooo good. Thanks Laura, have a great weekend!
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April 16, 2015 AT 6:57PM
Wow, I am not much of a beef eater but this recipe sure looks fantastic. So easy as well. Loving the pile of mashes potatoes underneath!
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realfoodbydad
April 17, 2015 AT 12:16PM
Thanks so much Miryam!
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April 17, 2015 AT 12:15PM
Oh my…this looks absolutely incredible. I can smell it from here (in my mind). Wish this was sitting in front of me for lunch right now. Can’t wait to try this out 🙂
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realfoodbydad
April 17, 2015 AT 12:17PM
Thank you very much Melissa!
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Megan {Country Cleaver}
April 20, 2015 AT 8:57PM
Julie Child would be proud!!
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realfoodbydad
April 20, 2015 AT 9:46PM
Thanks Megan!
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April 21, 2015 AT 7:24AM
Lovely! You have done awesome.I am going to try this on coming weekend i can not stop myself.
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realfoodbydad
April 21, 2015 AT 9:15PM
Thank you Stacy! If you do, please let me know how you like it.
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April 22, 2015 AT 12:56PM
I have no idea how the heck to pronounce this but it looks too good not to try!
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realfoodbydad
April 27, 2015 AT 10:17PM
Thank you Derek!
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Kate Gibson
March 12, 2016 AT 11:50AM
My son says “Boof Boioioing” (like a spring bouncing) but I say it Boof Berg (like iceburg) ann yawn.
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April 24, 2015 AT 12:21PM
I usually always cook my beef cubes in beer but now after seeing your recipe I might have to try with Pinot Noir. California makes some good Pinot Noir wine.
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realfoodbydad
April 27, 2015 AT 10:17PM
You definitely need to try it, Helene, you would LOVE it!
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Aimee @ LikeMotherLikeDaughter
April 25, 2015 AT 2:23PM
This is most beautiful beef stew I have ever seen! I wish I was diving into this for dinner tonight!
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realfoodbydad
April 27, 2015 AT 10:18PM
Wow thanks so much, Aimee!
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May 14, 2015 AT 2:24PM
This was delicious!! I made this for dinner last night and we all loved it. I served it with some crusty bread to sop up that incredible sauce. Thanks for a great recipe.
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realfoodbydad
May 14, 2015 AT 8:28PM
LOVE hearing that, thank you so much!
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Linda Hobbs Toma
January 30, 2016 AT 11:29AM
Made this last night, Melt in your mouth …..DELICIOUS! I did your smaller amount version. I will definitely make this one again. THKS
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realfoodbydad
January 30, 2016 AT 11:44AM
Love hearing that, thanks Linda!
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Jenna Ritting
February 9, 2016 AT 8:02AM
Looks great. A couple of questions: How many people does this serve?? Could I cook this the night before and reheat? If not, my crockpot needs an exact time to put in so what would you suggest on “low” would be the best time?
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Andree
December 22, 2022 AT 12:19PM
As the blizzard of Christmas 2022 is about to settle in here in Michigan, I am so excited to make this for Christmas Eve Dinner and left overs all weekend. Stumbled upon this recipe during Covid-19 2020 and have made it several times. Thank you for creating this delicious adaptation of Beef Burgundy.
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