80 20 Beef Bourguignon
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80/20: Beef Bourguignon

This beef stew is scientifically proven to taste better as the temperature drops outside.

Cooking doesn’t need to be hard or complicated. Often, you’re simply looking for a recipe that gets you most of the way there with minimal effort, hence 80/20. Today we’re bringing 80/20 to a classic beef stew called Beef Bourguignon (or beef burgundy).

Cook time: 1 hr 15 min (Prep: 20 min)
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Directions

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  • Prepare the bacon, white mushrooms, carrots, pearl onions, and chuck roast. Season the cubed chuck roast with salt and pepper, making sure all sides are well coated.
    • 6 slice bacon, roughly chopped (225 g)
    • 0.50 lb white mushrooms, sliced (225 g)
    • 1 carrot, half inch slices or roll-cut (225 g)
    • 10 pearl onions, peeled and whole (225 g)
      (or yellow onion)
    • 2 lb chuck roast, 2 inch cubes (900 g)
    • 1/4 tsp salt (1.50 g)
      (to taste)
    • 1 tsp black pepper (2 g)
      (to taste)
  • Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode on High. Once it’s hot, add the bacon to the pot.
    • 6 slice bacon, roughly chopped (225 g)
  • Sauté the bacon until the fat renders out for about 5 minutes, then take the bacon out and set aside.
    • Add the chuck roast to the pot and sear for about 5 minutes, or until it develops a nice, browned exterior. Then remove the chuck roast from the pot and set it aside.
      • 2 lb chuck roast, 2 inch cubes (900 g)
    • Add the tomato paste, pearl onions, mushrooms, and carrots to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes. Then remove the vegetables from the pot and set them aside.
      • 2 tbsp tomato paste (34 g)
      • 10 pearl onions, peeled and whole (225 g)
        (or yellow onion)
      • 0.50 lb white mushrooms, sliced (225 g)
      • 1 carrot, half inch slices or roll-cut (225 g)
    • Add beef broth, red wine, beef bouillon, garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Gently scrape and deglaze the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
      • 2 cup beef broth (480 g)
        (or beef stock)
      • 2 cup red wine (480 g)
      • 3 tsp beef bouillon (18 g)
      • 3 clove garlic, minced (6 g)
      • 1/4 tsp salt (1.50 g)
        (to taste)
      • 1 tsp black pepper (2 g)
        (to taste)
      • 2 bay leaves, fresh or dried (1.50 g)
      • 3 sprig thyme, fresh (2 g)
    • Add the bacon and chuck roast back into the pot, keeping the vegetables set aside for now. Keeping the vegetables out for the first round of pressure cooking prevents them from breaking down too much while the meat cooks.
      • 2 lb chuck roast, 2 inch cubes (900 g)
      • 6 slice bacon, roughly chopped (225 g)
    • Cover the InstantPot and run on Manual on High setting for 25 minutes.
      • After the first pressure cook finishes, perform a quick release and open the lid. Add the reserved vegetables into the Instant Pot, cover the lid again, and run it on Manual (High) for another 5 minutes.
        • 10 pearl onions, peeled and whole (225 g)
          (or yellow onion)
        • 1 carrot, half inch slices or roll-cut (225 g)
        • 0.50 lb white mushrooms, sliced (225 g)
      • After the final pressure cook, perform a quick release and open the lid. If you’d like to thicken the sauce, slowly whisk in a bit of flour until the desired consistency is reached.
        • 1/4 cup all purpose flour (30 g)
      • Serve the dish with rice, roasted potatoes, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!

        Notes

        What is the best cut of beef to use?

        Do I really need to sear the beef before simmering?

        What kind of wine should I use for Beef Bourguignon?

        What vegetables and aromatics should I include, and how do I get a thick, rich sauce?

        Cost Savings

        Cost Savings

        Prices may vary based on location and specific ingredient & restaurant choices. ⓘ

        Homemade Cost

        $6.70

        per serving

        Restaurant Cost

        $49.68

        ~1 servings (incl. tax & tip)

        Total Savings

        $42.98

        ~1 servings

        You can save up to 89% by cooking this dish at home!

        Nutrition Information

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        Per serving

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        1,126 kcal
        56%
        Fat
        59 g
        76%
        Saturated fat
        20 g
        102%
        Trans fat
        2 g
        Fiber
        3.5 g
        12%
        Carbohydrates
        28 g
        10%
        Sugars
        9.5 g
        19%
        Protein
        93 g
        186%
        Sodium
        1,751 mg
        76%
        Cholesterol
        268 mg
        89%

        Total (4 servings)

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        4,504 kcal
        224%
        Fat
        236 g
        304%
        Saturated fat
        80 g
        408%
        Trans fat
        8 g
        Fiber
        14 g
        48%
        Carbohydrates
        112 g
        40%
        Sugars
        38 g
        76%
        Protein
        372 g
        744%
        Sodium
        7,004 mg
        304%
        Cholesterol
        1,072 mg
        356%

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