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Home Cooking: Boeuf Bourguignon
12:32 PM | Matt Peloquin |
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Beef Burgundy is one of my favorite comfort foods. And I've found there is no better way to prepare it than in a slow cooker. The slow-cooking process keeps all the flavor in the meat resulting in a tender and succulent meat stew. Here is an easy recipe that requires a slow cooker and a single skillet or pan, which combines the flavors of tasty beef, bacon and vegetables.
Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon - Recipe
11:26 AM | Matt Peloquin |
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Beef Burgundy is one of my favorite comfort foods. And I've found there is no better way to prepare it than in a slow cooker. The slow-cooking process keeps all the flavor in the meat resulting in a tender and succulent meat stew.
Here is an easy recipe that requires a slow cooker and a single skillet or pan, which combines the flavors of tasty beef, bacon and vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. bacon (diced)
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 3 cups red Bordeaux wine
- 2 large onions (sliced)
- 3 medium carrots (diced)
- 3 medium celery stalks (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cut thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 pound white button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Rosemary branch
- 1 tablespoon butter
Servings:
- 6
Instructions:
- Cut the bacon and put in a large pan/skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook the bacon until golden brown
- Cut the beef into 1.5 inch chunks and season with salt and pepper
- When the bacon is cooked, remove and place aside for later...saving some of the bacon fat in the pan/skillet.
- Cook the beef in the skillet with bacon fat until it is browned, roughly 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker
- In the skillet, add 1/2 cup of red wine and bring to a simmer
- With some of the additional bacon fat, add the onions and salt to taste to the pan
- Cook the onions while constantly stirring until browned, for approximately 7 minutes
- Add the carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute
- Transfer the cooked vegetables to the slow cooker
- Add butter to the pan along with the mushroom and salt to taste
- Add 1/4 red wine to the mushrooms and cook for approximately 8 minutes
- Remove the mushrooms and set aside
- In the slow cooker, add a teaspoon of salt, bay leaf, thyme, and beef broth
- Place the rosemary branch on top of the beef and vegetable mixture
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or until the beef is tender enough to be pulled apart with a fork.
- Add the bacon and mushrooms to the top of the beef and vegetables and cook until warm.
- Serve in bowls with a homemade roasted garlic smashed potatoes
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Le Bistrot in Santiago, Chile - Review
10:36 AM | Matt Peloquin |
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Santiago, Chile does not have an abundance of French cuisine, but for many years there has been one little gem that can meet the needs of any Francophile. Welcome to Le Bistrot.
Le Bistrot is seldom empty on a weekend as it shows off its indoor and covered outdoor seating areas in a setting that gives the feel of being in a bistrot in Marseille. Loud and full of energy, it's a perfect setting to dig into some French fare.
The most popular dishes at Le Bistrot are the Magret de canard, Médallon de Palette de Boeuf confite au Porto, Moules marinières, as well as their various cheeses and foie gras.
For my visit, I opted for two of my favorites: escargot and boeuf bourguignon.
Escargot from Le Bistrot in Santiago, Chile |
The escargot arrived in an escargot plate, but it was missing the primary reason to use such a plate as the food came without the shells. The sauce was thick with less butter than one usually finds, with large chunks of tasty garlic. While the food itself was good, the presentation without the shells did take away from the experience.
Boeuf Bourguignon from Le Bistrot in Santiago, Chile |
I grew up eating boeuf bourguignon at home, so for me, I consider it comfort food. It's really something you can't do wrong as long as the meat itself is tender and the sauce has a savory pop to it. The boeuf bourguignon at Le Bistrot did not disappoint. The served temperature was too hot to eat, so I had to wait for it to cool down. But once I did, the taste blended perfectly with the truffle mashed potatoes it was served with.
The only issue I have with Le Bistrot is that being a French restaurant, it's important to serve French wines. Other than offering champagne, the bistrot offers only (2) French wine options...a single red and a white.
The meal itself delivered the balance I was looking for: simple, comforting food in a fun and enjoyable environment.
If you're looking for a change of pace in a warm and inviting environment, give Le Bistrot a visit.
Le Bistrot Restaurant Review Grades:
Atmosphere: A
Menu: B+
Food: B
Wine List: C
Le Bistrot - Menu
Le Bistrot Wine Menu
Labels: Chile , Chile wine list , French , Reviews , Santiago Location: Sta Magdalena 80, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile
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