Fluffy baked potatoes loaded with a rich and savory beef bourguignon filling. A comforting and elegant side dish that's surprisingly easy to make.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes clean and pierce each several times with a fork. Bake for 1-1.5 hours, or until easily pierced with a fork.
While potatoes are baking, prepare the beef bourguignon. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper and sear in batches until browned on all sides. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.
Add bacon to the pot and cook until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the bacon fat in the pot.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
While the beef simmers, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pearl onions and cook until lightly browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add the cooked mushrooms and onions to the bourguignon during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
Once the potatoes are baked, let them cool slightly. Cut a slit down the length of each potato and fluff the inside with a fork. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Spoon the beef bourguignon filling into the potatoes, dividing it evenly among the four potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving (500g)
For extra flavor, marinate the beef in red wine for a few hours before cooking.
If the sauce is too thin, you can thicken it by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stirring it into the bourguignon during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables to the bourguignon, such as parsnips or turnips.
To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the beef with mushrooms or other hearty vegetables like eggplant. Replace beef broth with vegetable broth.
Oven
Dutch Oven or Large Pot
Baking Sheet
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