Keto Beef Bourguignon (French Beef Stew)
Beef bourguignon is a French classic, famous worldwide for its tender fall-apart beef and rich red wine gravy. Like many French Keto recipes, this beef stew may require a bit more time in the kitchen, but we promise that every minute is worth it. This recipe is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for family dinners.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F/175C. Add the oil to a heavy-based oven-proof pot or Dutch oven and place it over medium heat. Chop the bacon and sauté for 3 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
Step 2
In the bacon fat, sear the beef in two batches on high heat until browned on all sides. While the meat is searing, dice the onions, slice the carrots, and mince the garlic. Transfer the beef to the plate with the bacon.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onions and carrots. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute. Drain excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp in the pot.
Step 4
Return the bacon and beef to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Add the pearl onions, wine, stock, tomato paste, oregano, stock cube, and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Cover the pot with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Adjust the heat to keep it at a low simmer at all times.
Step 6
When your bourguignon is almost cooked, prepare the mushrooms. Add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat and slice the mushrooms. Add 1 minced garlic clove, cook for 30 seconds, and add the mushrooms.
Step 7
Sauté for 5 minutes until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 8
Take the pot out of the oven and add the mushrooms. Place the pot over medium heat and stir in the xanthan gum. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon lightly.
Step 9
Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Chop the parsley and sprinkle it on top. Serve over mashed cauliflower or cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Bacon 4 slice – 6" long
- Beef For Stewing 500 g
- Carrots 0.5 medium – 6" to 7" long
- Onion 0.5 small
- Garlic 3 clove
- Salt 0.13 tsp
- Black pepper 0.25 tsp
- Pearl onions, cooked 4 small
- Red wine 1 cup
- Organic Beef Stock 1.5 cup