Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon: Secret Tender Tips and Turkey Bacon
Discover the secrets to a tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon made with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup pearl onions, peeled
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crisp, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and brown the beef in batches, then add to the slow cooker.
- Add garlic, carrots, pearl onions, red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the dish sit for a day in the fridge and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, Turkey Bacon, Tender Meat, Comfort Food