Slow-cooker beef bourguignon recipe

Name: Slow-cooker beef bourguignon
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 600g casserole steak, cut into large chunks; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 6 rashers streaky bacon, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 325g carrots, peeled and chopped; 300ml red wine; 250ml beef stock; 2 sprigs thyme; steamed cabbage, to serve; mashed potato, to serve

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

Beef bourguignon is a classic French dish from the region of Burgundy and is traditionally made with a full-bodied Burgundy wine. The meat cooks slowly in a mix of wine and beef stock, which is reduced to a lovely, thick sauce. Our easy beef slow-cooker recipe is served with steamed cabbage and creamy mash for a wonderfully satisfying meal.

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Serves 4
10 mins to prepare and 8 hrs and 15 mins to cook
353 calories / serving

Freezable
Healthy

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Tesco Olive Oil 250Ml
1 tbsp olive oil
£3.10
£12.40/litre
Tesco Lean Diced Beef 600G
600g casserole steak, cut into large chunks
£8.00
£13.33/kg
Tesco Brown Onions Loose
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
£0.11
£0.95/kg
Tesco Bacon Rashers Crisps 300G
6 rashers streaky bacon, roughly chopped
£1.75
£5.83/kg
Tesco Garlic 4 Pack
Aldi Price Match
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
£0.87
£0.22/each
Tesco Carrots Loose
Aldi Price Match
325g carrots, peeled and chopped
£0.11
£0.69/kg
Hardys VR Merlot Red Wine 75cl
£6.25 Clubcard Price
(£8.33/litre)
Offer valid for delivery from 08/09/2026 until 02/11/2026
300ml red wine
£7.00
£9.33/litre
Tesco Beef Stockpot 4 Pack 112G
250ml beef stock
£1.45
£12.95/kg
Tesco Fresh Cut Thyme 20G
Aldi Price Match
2 sprigs thyme
£0.50
£25.00/kg
Tesco White Cabbage Each
Aldi Price Match
steamed cabbage, to serve
£0.89
£0.89/each
Tesco Instant Mashed Potato 160G
mashed potato, to serve
£1.00
£6.25/kg

Method

Heat half the oil in a large frying pan. Season the meat and cook in the pan for 6-8 mins, until browned all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and put in a slow-cooker.
Add the remaining oil then the onion and bacon. Sauté for 4 mins before adding the garlic and carrots and cooking for a further 3-4 mins.
Pour in the red wine and stir to help de-glaze the pan. Then stir in the stock.
Pour the vegetables and liquid over the beef in the slow-cooker.
Add the sprigs of thyme and cook for 8 hrs on a low heat, until the beef is very tender. Serve with steamed cabbage and mashed potato.

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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze stew only – cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through.