12 shallots
200 gram button mushrooms
200 gram swiss brown mushrooms
4 rindless bacon slices (260g) cut into 5cm lengths
3 clove garlic sliced thinly
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh bay leaves
1 1/2 cup (375ml) dry red wine
3 cup (750ml) beef stock
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1.2 kilogram beef short ribs
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
crusty bread to serve
30 mins preparation
8 hrs cooking
The addition of tender beef ribs in this traditional French dish brings a wonderful flavour and texture to the classic beef bourguignon. Serve it straight out of the slow cooker with a side of mashed potato or crusty bread.
Slow-cooked beef rib bourguignon
Place shallots, mushrooms, bacon, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, wine, stock, paste and beef in a 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker.
Cook, covered, on low, about 8 hours.
Season to taste.
Discard thyme and bay leaves.
Stir in half the parsley; season to taste.
Serve topped with remaining parsley and accompany with crusty bread, if you like.