Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon: A Cozy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A hearty and comforting dish made with tender beef, flavorful herbs, and a twist of turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add beef cubes to the slow cooker along with onions, carrots, and garlic.
- Stir in the cooked turkey bacon, wine, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can mix cornstarch with water and stir it in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with fresh crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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