This post may contain affiliate links. Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon is a savory comfort meal full of fall-apart tender beef chunks and veggies. I use my Instant Pot at least once a week! Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon You know how people buy treadmills and then joke that they are only there as decoration or as something to hold clothes on in broccoli beef instant pot room?
I am kind of starting to hear something similar about Instant Pots, which I can’t even believe. My Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen appliances and I almost can’t wait to try a new recipe in it. It might not sound very romantic but that’s how I came upon this recipe for Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon. There just aren’t many more shortcuts you can take or ingredients you can eliminate and still get this classic beef dish.
The other reason for this dish is that, while my whole family loves chicken, sometimes we just crave a nice cut of beef. I wanted something with a hearty depth of flavor, a really meaty, filling, comforting dish. I have made this in the past the classic way and it just takes too much time. I’m not sure what Julia Child would say about this recipe, but I feel as though she’d applaud its ability to be quick and just as delicious as the original. Bourguignon refers to food that’s made the way the people of the region of Bourgogne, France, make it. The key to this dish though is the sauce, which is made with not only the wine, but the drippings from the bacon and beef, as well as the broth and flour, which create a roux or thickening agent to make the broth not so soupy and more easily mopped up with a big piece of crusty bread. Side Dish Suggestions With a hearty dish like beef buorguignon, almost anything goes.
A thick slice of sourdough or country bread slathered in butter. Rolls — either homemade or frozen. That is, if you want to skip the potatoes in this recipe and also go crazy and use your slow cooker AND Instant Pot all in one day. Serve this dish over wide egg noodles. Yes, this beef bourguinon will freeze well once it’s made. You can keep it in an airtight container for up to three months.
Be sure to label it and add the date that you made it. If you’re anything like me, your freezer is full of leftovers and meals for another day and you don’t want to lose track of how old something is. What is the best meat for Beef Bourguignon? That being said, I like to use chuck beef, but the shoulder, shin, or any braising cut will work. Did you make this Instant Pot Beef Bourguinon recipe?
Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon Pull out your pressure cooker and whip up this quick and easy Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon and enjoy savory fall-apart tender beef chunks and veggies. Add beef to pot and sear 3-4 minutes, using tongs to rotate periodically to brown all sides. Add red wine to the pot, scrape any brown bits off the bottom and sides of the pot and into the liquid. Simmer and reduce for about 5 minutes. Gradually add beef broth, tomato sauce, and boullion. Stir in bacon, carrots, onions, garlic, thyme, potatoes, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cover and set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL.
VENT and do a quick release. Once float valve drops, remove lid. Set to SAUTE again and allow to thicken for 5-10 minutes. Give it a good stir and taste before adding salt and pepper if needed and garnishing with chopped parsley. NotesSLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS: Use a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat for steps 1, 2, and 3. In step 4, transfer everything from the skillet into a slow cooker, then cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Please do not use my images without prior permission.
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Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. I can’t cook but your instructions were so easy to follow. This turned out wonderful and delicious. Receive the Latest Recipes Directly in Your Inbox! Sign up below to get my new recipes delivered to your inbox for FREE! This post may contain affiliate links. AMAZING, not to mention so much better tasting and healthier than takeout.