Tender beef, hearty veggies, and a deep, red wine sauce, this Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon feels special without the fuss.

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Here’s another great slow cooker dinner to carry you through the winter, this one takes a French classic, Beef Bourguignon and makes it weeknight easy. Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is the kind of dish you can set up in the morning, let it do its thing all day, and walk in the door to something warm, comfy and cozy for dinner.

A plate of Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon with carrots and mushrooms served over mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped herbs, on a checkered cloth.

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is all about deep, savory flavors. Tender beef, smoky bacon, hearty vegetables, and a sauce that’s velvety and full-bodied. The slow cooker gives you all the comfort of a long-simmered stew without babysitting a pot for hours.

I’ve made stove top Beef Bourguignon and it really does take hours of tending. But with this slow cooker version every bite feels like something you’d order at a bistro, but it came from your kitchen with minimal effort. That is something worth celebrating! Serve it with this easy ciabatta recipes and you’re going to win dinner every single time.

A ladle lifting a serving of Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon, showcasing chunks of meat, potatoes, carrots, and a parsley garnish.

Cooking Smarter, Not Harder

Making a classic French dish in the slow cooker is smart, same flavor, less fuss. Perfect for when you want something special but don’t have time to hover over the stove. I do wonder if people will rebel like they did when I shared Slow Cooker Maid Rites, but I’m willing to risk it because this cozy stew is so worth it. I wonder if slow cooker steak bites get the same reviews?

Various labeled ingredients for Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon are arranged in bowls and plates, including beef, vegetables, liquids, seasonings, and bacon.

What You Need To Make This Beef Bourguignon

Add this recipe to your meal plan and shopping list so you’ve got everything in advance. (don’t have one? grab mine for free!) Having everything all on hand means you can just toss it together and not have to run back to the store.

bacon, cooked and crumbled
stew beef
carrots, sliced
baby yellow potatoes, sliced
fresh mushrooms, sliced
frozen pearl onions
red wine
beef broth
tomato paste
sugar
beef bouillon cube
worcestershire sauce
garlic, minced
cornstarch
fresh thyme
parsley for garnish

Serve this stew with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes if you have the bandwidth. But any bread will work and make cleaning up the bowl easy and tasty.

For Best Results

Don’t skip the bacon. It adds smoky richness to the stew and that takes it up a notch flavor wise. You could in a pinch use precooked bacon OR real bacon bits.
Whisk the cornstarch fully into the liquid so you don’t get lumps.
Don’t stir the stew. If you do you’ll get shredded meat which is fine but it won’t be the stew you’re looking for. The beef with shred and the vegetables will get broken up, taste wise it will be fine but if you don’t like shredded meat it could be a game changer for you.
Make this the first time on day when you have a little flexibility. All slow cookers cook differently so the first time in your slow cooker may take longer to finish up, or it could cook quickly. Cook it once when you have time to wait on it, and then you’ll know for the next time you make it.

A plate of Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon with carrots and rich sauce served over mashed potatoes, accompanied by a glass, mug, and wooden utensils in the background.

Got Leftovers?

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, they get even better as the flavors meld. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Freeze for up to 3 months, thawing overnight before reheating. Warm gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

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Tender beef, hearty veggies, and a deep, red wine sauce, this Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon feels special without the fuss.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 10

Servings: Servings

Calories: 386kcal

Author: Laura

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Ingredients

8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
3 lbs stew beef
5 medium carrots sliced
1 lb baby yellow potatoes sliced
8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
12 oz frozen pearl onions
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef broth
6 oz tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1 beef bouillon cube
2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves minced
3 tbsps cornstarch
½ tbsp fresh thyme
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Add bacon, stew beef, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and pearl onions to the slow cooker
Whisk together wine, beef broth, tomato paste, sugar, beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl
Pour the liquid over the ingredients in the slow cooker
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–6 hours until beef and vegetables are tender
Do not stir it! You will end up with mushy mess if you stir this stew so just let the slow cooker do the work!
Garnish with parsley and serve

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Notes

Cooking time in the recipe card reflects only one setting, but actual cook time will vary depending on whether you use high or low heat.
For best flavor, choose a dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir.