Budget-Friendly Beef Bourguignon Noodles (Print Version)
Beef, mushrooms, and carrots simmer in red wine sauce, served over noodles for a hearty, wallet-friendly twist.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef & Marinade
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1 pound stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 cup dry red wine
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables
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2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Sauce
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Noodles
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12 ounces egg noodles
→ Garnish
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
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Combine beef cubes, red wine, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
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Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef (reserve marinade) and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
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In the same pot, add butter. Sauté diced onions and sliced carrots until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and mushrooms, cook an additional 3 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste and flour, cooking for 1 minute until mixture is well combined.
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Return beef to the pot. Add reserved marinade, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir well, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
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Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and sauce has thickened.
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While the stew simmers, cook egg noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Remove bay leaf from the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.
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Serve beef and vegetables over a bed of egg noodles. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
# Additional Tips:
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For budget-conscious cooking, use chuck roast or stew meat. Substitute cremini or button mushrooms as preferred. Enhance flavor by adding a splash more red wine near the end of cooking. For a gluten-free option, omit noodles and substitute with potatoes or gluten-free pasta.