Julia Child's Beef
Bourguignon
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Prep Time45 min
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Total Time6 hr 0 min
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Servings4
Ingredients
6 slices bacon, cut into lardons
3 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds stewing beef, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 large carrot, sliced
1 large white onion, sliced
1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups red wine, like a chianti
2 ½ to 3 1/2 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves smashed garlic
½ teaspoon thyme
1 crumbled bay leaf
18 to 24 small pearl onions
3 ½ tablespoon butter
1 herb bouquet (4 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf)
1 pound fresh white mushrooms, quartered
