The flavour of this beef bourguignon recipe is deep, rich, and beyond delicious. Beef Bourguignon is really just a fancy name for an easy-to-make, family beef stew, but that's okay because the whole family will love it even the kiddos! This recipe is perfect for anyone who is following Slimming World, Weight Watchers or a calorie controlled plan. Nutritional InformationSlimming World: 4.5 Per ServingWeight Watchers: Coming SoonCalories: 532 Per Serving
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Prep Time 35 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours
Marinating 12 hourshours
Total Time 14 hourshours35 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
600gDiced Lean Beef
2Bay Leaves
750mlBlack Tower Red Wine[Or another cheap Red wine]
1Beef Stock Cubes
4Small Carrots[Sliced]
1Onion[Peeled, roughly chopped]
3 Bacon Medallions[Roughly sliced]
200gButton Mushrooms[Halved]
1 tsbpTomato Puree
12gPlain Flour
Instructions
Put the beef into a bowl, then pour in the wine, add a sprinkle of Black pepper and the bay leaves. Cover and leave in the fridge overnight (at least 12 hours or longer).
Next day: Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
Heat a large pan and brown the beef using a low calorie cooking spray (or Syn some oil into the recipe). Retain the wine in the bowl for now.
Over a medium heat add around a quarter of the wine, carrots and onion. Cover with a lid and simmer for a few minutes.
Add the plain flour, crushed stock cube, tomato puree, bacon and mushrooms. Stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
Put everything (including all of the wine) into a casserole dish. Cover and place into the oven for 2 hours until the beef is delicious and tender.