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Mushroom Bourguignon

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Mushroom Bourguignon – a rich, hearty, and deeply flavorful vegetarian twist on the classic French beef bourguignon. Tender mushrooms, baby onions, and carrots are slow-cooked in a red wine sauce with fresh thyme and bay leaves. This vegan-friendly stew is pure comfort in a bowl, perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles!

Ingredients

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  • 250 g baby onions, peeled
  • 250 g baby carrots, top and tail removed
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 850 g mushrooms, cut into chunky pieces (chestnut mushrooms & mini portobellos)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 185 ml red wine (~3/4 cup)
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree / paste
  • 1 small bunch fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 250 ml vegetable stock (~1 cup)
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the baby onions and top and tail the baby carrots.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan. Add mushrooms, baby carrots, and baby onions. Cook 5–10 minutes over medium heat, adding garlic in the last 2 minutes.
  3. Add red wine and simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Add tomato puree, thyme, bay leaves, vegetable stock, and black pepper. Mix well.
  5. If needed, transfer to an oven-safe casserole dish, cover, and bake at 190°C (375°F) for ~40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  6. Check seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use a mix of mushroom varieties (cremini, shiitake, portobello) for deeper, more complex flavor.
  • For a richer sauce, add 1 tablespoon of flour when sautéing the mushrooms to thicken the stew.
  • Use a good quality red wine you’d enjoy drinking – Burgundy, Pinot Noir, or Merlot work beautifully.
  • Serve over creamy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, polenta, or crusty bread.
  • Add pearl onions instead of baby onions if preferred.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a side of crusty baguette.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days – flavors improve overnight.
  • This stew freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
  • For a non-vegetarian version, add bacon lardons at the beginning for smoky depth.

Find it online: https://cookyaura.com/mushroom-bourguignon/