boeuf bourguignon

[ bœf boor-gee-nyawn ]

noun

, French Cooking.

1. beef cubes cooked in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon.

boeuf bourguignon

/ bœf burɡiɲɔ̃ /

noun

1. a casserole of beef, vegetables, herbs, etc, cooked in red wine Also calledboeuf à la bourguignonne

Word History and Origins

Origin of boeuf bourguignon¹

< French: literally, Burgundian beef; bourguignon

Word History and Origins

Origin of boeuf bourguignon¹

French: Burgundy beef

Example Sentences

As is the case with most famous dishes, there are more ways than one to arrive at a good boeuf bourguignon.

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What is boeuf bourguignon?

Boeuf bourguignon is a French dish that most commonly includes cubed beef, red wine, mushrooms, onions, and bacon.

Boeuf bourguignon, also known as beef Burgundy, is a stew believed to have originated in France’s Burgundy region. The classic recipe is to sear stew beef and bacon and then simmer them in red wine with mushrooms and onions for several hours.

Some popular variations for boeuf bourguignon include using pork belly or pancetta instead of bacon, adding carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, rice, or noodles, and seasoning with garlic, thyme, bay leaves, or parsley.

Example: Every time I visit France, I try to get boeuf bourguignon at least once.

Where does boeuf bourguignon come from?

The first records of the term boeuf bourguignon come from around the 1910s.

It is a French term meaning “Burgundian beef.” In this phrase, Burgundian refers to a Burgundy sauce, a sauce made with red wine.

France’s Burgundy region is known for its cattle farms and vineyards, which may be why boeuf bourguignon combines these two ingredients. The global popularity of the dish is attributed to the 1961 cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. The dish regained some popularity when the 2009 film Julie & Julia featured boeuf bourguignon prominently on screen.

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What are some other forms related to boeuf bourguignon?

• boeuf à la bourguignonne (noun)

What are some synonyms for boeuf bourguignon?

• beef burgundy (noun)
• burgundy beef (noun)

What are some words that share a root or word element with boeuf bourguignon? 

• bourguignon

What are some words that often get used in discussing boeuf bourguignon?

• casserole
• French
• ingredients
• recipe

How is boeuf bourguignon used in real life?

Boeuf bourguignon is a popular traditional French dish that many people outside of France make or eat.

Tonight I'm tackling my first boeuf bourguignon. Apron, heels, a wooden spoon, & heaps of determination. Will report my monster efforts! xox

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) January 9, 2012

My phone keeps trying to autocorrect "boeuf Bourguignon” to “boeuf Bourdain” and it makes me happy and sad all at once.

— Kat Kinsman (@kittenwithawhip) December 22, 2018

I don’t mean to brag but I’m making Julia Child’s boeuf bourguignon with some dank leftover mulled wine and no house has ever smelled better.

— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) November 19, 2019

 

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True or False?

Boeuf bourguignon is an Irish dish made with chicken and broth.