Mary Berry , a culinary legend, has shared her take on the French classic beef bourguignon recipe , revealing that indulging in a rich, red wine as the stew base is what tickles the taste buds most. There's nothing like a bowl of hearty beef stew to ward off the chill on a dreary, rainy evening, and with the right tips, you can whip up this comforting delight with ease. In her Simple Comforts cookbook, the renowned cook described this dish as “the ultimate comfort stew with a warming intense red wine flavour” that “doesn’t disappoint”.
She claims that the “secret” to this recipe is to reduce the red wine first to give a “lovely richness” to the dish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and over two hours of slow roasting in the oven, this oh-so-tasty recipe from Mary Berry is ideal for anyone yearning for a lush, home-cooked meal without breaking a sweat. Ingredients Two tablespoons oil 900g good stewing steak 175g smoked streaky bacon One large onion, thickly sliced Two garlic cloves, crushed 450ml red wine 40g flour Four tablespoons brandy 600ml beef stock salt and freshly ground black pepper One teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped 175g chestnut mushrooms Butter 12 small raw pickled onions Two tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley Method Start by preheating the oven to 160C/gas mark 3.
Place the oil in a flameproof casserole over high heat. Dice the beef, add to the pan and brown on all sides (you will need to do this in batches). Transfer the meat to th.