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This crockpot beef bourguignon is built for speed without skimping on comfort. Prep in 15 minutes, set the slow cooker, and let the flavors do the work while you handle other tasks. It keeps steps simple and uses common pantry ingredients for an easy weeknight win. If you like effortless slow-cooker dinners, try this alongside our Crockpot BBQ Meatballs for variety.
Quick Crockpot Beef Bourguignon for Busy Nights
A speedy and comforting beef bourguignon made in the crockpot, ideal for busy weeknights with minimal prep time.
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces mushrooms, quartered
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the rendered turkey bacon fat, brown the beef cubes in batches. Remove and place in the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and carrots for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the sautéed onion, carrots, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Add beef broth, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, and the cooked turkey bacon. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- In the last hour of cooking, add the mushrooms.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Trim the beef and dice vegetables the night before to save prep time. Leftovers taste even better after a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg