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Lectin-Free Boeuf Bourguignon

Lectin-Free Boeuf Bourguignon

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Description

Perfectly healthy and lectin-free comfort meal for the entire family.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb grass-fed stewing beef, cut into small chunks
  • Avocado oil for frying
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped (for initial cooking)
  • 3 stalks celery
  • Fresh thyme (small bouquet)
  • 1 cup high-quality red wine
  • 2 cups beef/bone stock or broth
  • 4–5 cups small cremini mushrooms, whole or halved
  • 2 cups frozen pearl onions, whole
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into large chunks (for later addition)
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour (adjust as needed)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy stew pan or pot (I used a Staub), brown the beef in batches using avocado oil, without over crowding them. Set the browned beef aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté the chopped red onion, carrot, and celery until they become translucent and aromatic. These vegetables will be discarded later.
  3. Return the beef, along with any accumulated juices, to the pot. Add the fresh thyme, and stir well. Pour in the red wine and allow it to simmer for a few minutes to burn off the alcohol. Add the beef stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer on low heat until the beef is tender. It could take 2 to 3 hours. 
  4. Once the beef is nearly done, remove the meat pieces from the pot. Strain the cooking liquid through a sieve, pressing down on the vegetables to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the vegetables.
  5. Pour the strained liquid back into the pot and return the beef. Season with salt and pepper, then let it simmer.
  6. In a separate skillet, heat some avocado oil and sauté the mushrooms until they’re aromatic and slightly browned. Add the larger carrot chunks and sauté for an additional 7-10 minutes.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix the tapioca flour with cold water to create a slurry. Take a small amount of the hot cooking liquid from the pan and mix it into the slurry to temper. Gradually add this mixture back to the main pan, stirring continuously.
  8. Add the sautéed mushrooms, carrot chunks, and pearl onions to the stew pot. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 10 minutes. If the stew is too thin, add more tapioca slurry. Before serving, stir in some chopped fresh parsley and sprinkle more on top as a garnish.
  9. Serve the boeuf bourguignon with your choice of side dishes. Steamed broccoli, rice, sauerkraut, fermented okra, or a cauliflower-carrot-parsnip purée are all delightful complements.

Notes

For larger batches, ensure that the beef chunks aren’t too small to easily separate them from the vegetables. Consider tying the thyme stems together or using an herb sachet for easy removal. To achieve the signature smooth, clear juice of this dish, separating the veggies from the meat before the meat is fully cooked can simplify the process.

Find it online: https://creativeinmykitchen.com/lectin-free-boeuf-bourguignon/