Description
This recipe elevates classic Beef Bourguignon with a vibrant pomegranate glaze, creating a balanced and unforgettable dish. The pomegranate cuts through the richness, offering a modern twist on a French staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) Beef Chuck, cut into 2 cm (¾-inch) cubes
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable Oil
- 1 Large Onion, diced (150 g / 5 oz)
- 2 Carrots, sliced into ½ cm (¼-inch) rounds (150 g / 5 oz)
- 200 g (7 oz) Button Mushrooms, halved
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 500 ml (2 cup) Low-Sodium Beef Stock
- 250 ml (1 cup) Grape Juice
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) Tomato Paste
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 150 ml (½ cup) Pomegranate Juice
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp (2 g) Cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp Water
- 30 g (¼ cup) Toasted Hazelnut Pieces, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Dry beef cubes, season, and coat with flour.
- Sear Beef: Brown beef in batches in hot oil.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion, carrots, and mushrooms until softened.
- Bloom Garlic & Return Beef: Add garlic, then return beef to pot.
- Deglaze & Simmer: Add stock, juice, vinegar, and paste; scrape up browned bits.
- Infuse Aromatics: Add bay leaves and thyme; simmer for 2 hours.
- Prepare Glaze: Simmer pomegranate juice and sugar until thickened.
- Thicken Glaze: Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook until glossy.
- Finish Stew: Remove bay leaves/thyme; stir in butter; season.
- Plate & Garnish: Drizzle with glaze and sprinkle with hazelnuts.
Notes
Allowing the stew to rest for a day or two enhances the flavors. Using good quality beef stock is crucial for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: beef bourguignon,pomegranate,french cuisine,stew,beef,comfort food,slow cooking,winter,hazelnuts