Beef bourguignon carries Julia Child's name across several versions of this list, though the dish stretches well beyond her original recipe into a slow cooker, an Instant Pot, and even a pasta plate. 11 different takes on the same French stew show up here, each pulling the classic combination of beef, wine, and mushrooms in a slightly different direction.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Julia Child's Authentic Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe
- Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
- Boeuf Bourguignon (French Beef Stew)
- Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon or Burgundy
- Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon
- Beef Bourguignon Pasta
- Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon + Video
- Weeknight Beef Bourguignon
- Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
- Best Ever Beef Bourguignon
- Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon
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Red wine and beef form the backbone of every recipe here, even as the cooking method shifts from a stovetop braise to a slow cooker or Instant Pot. A few recipes trace directly back to Julia Child, while others build their own version of the classic French stew.
The Beef Bourguignon Pasta turns the stew into a sauce for noodles, the Weeknight Beef Bourguignon promises a faster route to the same flavor, and the Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon or Burgundy covers both names for the dish at once. The rest of the list fills in with more slow cooker and stovetop versions.
What makes the recipes in this roundup special?
- The recipes were created by a real person-not generated by AI.
- The photos show the actual recipe, made and photographed in real life.
- The blog is run by a human being-not an AI avatar or bot-run site.
- The recipe is original and created by the blogger-not purchased or republished content.
- All recipes in this roundup have earned a star rating of 4 stars or higher from readers or reviewers.
Top Tips
- Sear the beef in batches instead of all at once. Crowding the pot traps steam and keeps the meat from browning properly, which is where a lot of the dish's flavor comes from.
- Use a wine worth drinking on its own. A poor quality cooking wine can leave a harsh taste behind once it reduces, so a decent bottle makes a noticeable difference.
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes. Evenly sized carrots, onions, and mushrooms cook at the same rate instead of some turning mushy while others stay firm.
- Let the stew rest before serving if time allows. Many braised dishes taste even better the next day once the flavors have had more time to develop.
- Skim excess fat from the surface before serving. A few minutes with a spoon removes the greasy layer that can rise to the top during a long braise.
Julia Child's Authentic Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe
This one points directly to Julia Child, with authentic promising a version close to her original method. A specific reference sets it apart from a generic stew.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
A slow cooker handles this version from start to finish, trading the stovetop for a hands-off method. A straightforward take on the classic French stew.
Photo credit: I Heart Eating
Boeuf Bourguignon (French Beef Stew)
The parenthetical translates the dish for anyone unfamiliar with the French name. A straightforward beef stew built around that classic combination.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon or Burgundy
Two names get offered for the same dish here, both Beef Bourguignon and Burgundy. The Instant Pot handles the cooking instead of a slow cooker or stovetop.
Photo credit: Krumpli
Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon
Another recipe points to Julia Child as the reference point, though this one uses beef instead of the French boeuf in the name. A classic culinary connection carried through the title.
Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous
Beef Bourguignon Pasta
Pasta joins the usual beef bourguignon flavors here, turning the classic stew into a different kind of plate. A twist on the dish that moves it away from a standalone bowl.
Photo credit: The FoodOlic Recipes
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon + Video
A slow cooker handles this version too, with a video included alongside the written instructions. A visual guide for anyone who wants to follow along step by step.
Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian
Weeknight Beef Bourguignon
Weeknight leads the name here, pointing to a version built for a faster turnaround than the classic slow-braised method. A quicker route to the same French stew flavor.
Photo credit: 100 Days Of Real Food
Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
The Instant Pot takes over the cooking here, offering a quicker route than a slow cooker or stovetop braise. A straightforward version of the classic French stew.
Photo credit: Cooking With Curls
Best Ever Beef Bourguignon
This version of the classic French stew keeps the ingredient list and method straightforward. A traditional beef bourguignon without any added twist.
Photo credit: Living Sweet Moments
Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon
A third recipe traces back to Julia Child, this time using the French boeuf in the name like the original. The same culinary reference point shows up here as elsewhere on this list.
Photo credit: Noshing With The Nolands
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