Filet of Beef Bourguignon

Name: Filet of Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 113 grams bacon, diced; 473 milliliters beef stock; 8 carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices; 355 milliliters good dry red wine, such as Burgundy or Chianti; 1 kgs filet of beef, trimmed; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning plus 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 227 grams mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick (domestic or wild); 3 Tbsps good olive oil; 227 grams pearl onions, peeled; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter at room temperature

Filet of Beef Bourguignon might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 36g of protein, 53g of fat, and a total of 707 calories. If you have bacon, filet of beef, mushrooms, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

With a sharp knife, cut the filet crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Salt and pepper the filets on both sides. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high heat, saute the slices of beef in batches with 2 to 3 tablespoons oil until browned on the outside and very rare inside, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

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Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside on a platter.

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In the same pan, saute the bacon on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until browned and crisp.

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Bacon

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Remove the bacon and set it aside.

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Drain all the fat, except 2 tablespoons, from the pan.

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Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

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Deglaze the pan with the red wine and cook on high heat for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pan.

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Add the beef stock, tomato paste, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered on medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Strain the sauce and return it to the pan.

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Add the onions and carrots and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, until the sauce is reduced and the vegetables are cooked.

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With a fork mash 2 tablespoons butter and the flour into a paste and whisk it gently into the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.

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Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms separately in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil for about 10 minutes, until browned and tender.

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Add the filet of beef slices, the mushrooms, and the bacon to the pan with the vegetables and sauce. Cover and reheat gently for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Season, to taste, and serve immediately.

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