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If you need a quick dinner idea, try this Crock Pot Beef Burgundy for a fantastic meal everyone is sure to love. This recipe is so simple and the depth of flavor blend together in the slow cooker for the most tender beef.
While this dish may sound fancy, it is so very simple to make. The crockpot does all the work and dinner will be ready and waiting when you come home.
If you love beef stew, this is a delicious twist on a classic recipe. The burgundy wine or beef broth if you prefer gives the stew the best flavor. You might also like Mongolian Beef and Noodles Recipe or Crockpot Salisbury Steak.
The broth is amazing over the egg noodles and has such a rich flavor that leaves everyone asking for more! The entire family gobbles this up and it is always a hit.
I could make a meal out of that broth and a few rolls. It is that good. You are going to love the flavor and how easy this meal comes together. The next time you need an easy meal make slow cooker beef bourguignon.
What's in this post: Crock Pot Beef Burgundy
What is Beef Burgundy?
You may have heard of Beef Burgundy, better known as beef bourguignon as being as a French beef stew made by Julia Child. Some beef burgundy recipes can be very complicated. Some even taking several hours to prepare and lots of different steps.
If you have been around long enough, you know that I am to lazy for a complicated recipe. That is why I love this recipe. It has simple ingredients and a simple process.
Ingredients
- Stew Meat โ You can cut steak into small pieces from a boneless beef chuck or use stew meat
- Onion Soup Mix โ You can use store bought or make Homemade Onion Soup Mix
- Cream of Mushroom Soup โ We recommend making Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
- Red Cooking Wine or Red Wine โ Substitute with Pinot Noir, Cabernet or Merlot
- Beef Broth โ If you are out, you can use water
- Corn Starch and Cold Water โ Helps to thicken the sauce
- Egg Noodles โ Feel free to use other types of pasta
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
How Make Beef Burgundy in a Slow Cooker

Step 1 โ Place the beef cubes in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2 โ In a medium size bowl whisk together the mushroom soup, red wine, broth and onion soup mix. I like to add in bay leaves as well.

Step 3 โ Pour over the beef.

Step 4 โ Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beef is tender then reduce heat. I bring to a simmer before serving.

Step 5 โ In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.

Step 6 โ Stir this mixture into the crock pot for the last hour of the cooking time to thicken the sauce.
- Step 7 โ Serve your beef and gravy over the noodles and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
Variation Ideas
We love recipes that you can change ingredients to what you have at home. Here are some of our variations that we have tried and loved.
- Add Worcestershire Sauce โ Some people like to add a little Worcestershire sauce to the beef broth.
- Crisp Bacon makes everything taste better โ It is also really tasty to add bacon to a large skillet and add the brown bits and a small amount of bacon fat to the slow cooker.
- Serve over Pasta โ We use egg noodles but any type of pasta will do. We even liked the Frozen Reames Noodles.
- Potatoes or Rice โ You could even serve this over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Add Vegetables โ You can add in some pearl onions, tomatoes or tomato paste, carrots or broccoli to make it a complete meal.
- Stir in Mushrooms โ My sister loves to add mushrooms to this recipe.
- Brown the Meat โ Some recipes call to brown the beef, I just place in the crock pot uncooked. If you do brown on both sides before putting in the crock pot, place on a paper towel to drain the grease. It takes an extra 15 minutes to prepare the meat.
- Make it Keto โ If you are doing low carb or Keto, just eat the beef and omit the noodles or rice. It makes a really good keto meal.
- Spices โ For even more flavor add in fresh herbs or other seasoning. We recommend ยฝ tsp of fresh thyme, fresh parsley, black pepper, rosemary sprig and minced garlic cloves.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Beef Burgundy?
- Make a Salad โ This meal is amazing all by itself but a simple side salad goes well with it.
- Add a Side of Vegetables โ If you have a few extra minutes Delicious Roasted Green Beans are also tasty with this recipe.
- Make some Bread โ We also love this Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe with Beef Burgundy recipe. It is perfect to soak up every last drop of the delicious broth.
Yum! It is the best comfort food and with only a few ingredients itโs just so easy to make. With 8 kids, there isnโt much time for complicated recipes that call for a ton of ingredients and a lot of work.

How do you Thicken Crock Pot Beef Burgundy?
If you prefer that you gravy be a little thicker, you can mix 2 tablespoon of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water and then pour into the crock pot. Stir together with the other ingedients.
Let ingredients simmer together for for about 30 minutes. Add a little more of the mixture and then repeat the process. If you prefer you can also use all purpose flour.
Storage and Reheating Tips
- Storing โ Store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. We think this beef burgundy is even better the next day.
- Freezer โ Place the cooled beef burgundy in the freezer safe container to freeze. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Once you are ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat.
- Reheating โ We like to reheat on the stove in a sauce pan so that heats thoroughly. But you can also reheat in the microwave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Beef Burgundy can be made in the Instant Pot or even on your stove top. If you are making it in your instant pot, it will be ready in about 15 minutes. You simply combine all the ingredients in the instant pot.
Set the instant pot to high pressure and then do a natural release for 10 minutes. Set it to the sautรฉ setting to thicken your gravy. Using the Instant Pot has been a game changer my family.
You can also make it on your stove top. Put all your ingredients in a Dutch Oven over medium heat and let it simmer. Your house will smell amazing as it is cooking.
They are a little different. Beef Burgundy is usually cooked with red wine and pearl onions. Beef stew is usually cooked with white onions but no red wine.
The ingredients are very similar and are usually served the same way.
My family just loves when I make beef and noodles. So rather I add in the red wine or not, they are just happy to be eating some a hearty meal.
You can use round steak cut up, beef chuck roast, beef stew meat, or sirloin cut up for this recipe. It is not necessary to use only stew meat.
Feel free to use what you prefer and cut it into bite size pieces instead of using stew meat.
More Slow Cooker Beef Recipes
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Crock Pot Beef Burgundy
Ingredients
- 1 ยฝ pounds stew meat
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup Red Cooking Wine or any Red Wine
- 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
- ยผ cup water
- 12 oz package of egg noodles cooked
Instructions
- Place the beef in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a medium size bowl whisk together the mushroom soup, red cooking wine, broth and onion soup mix.
- Pour over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Stir this mixture into the crock pot for the last hour of the cooking time to thicken the sauce.
- Serve your beef and gravy over the noodles and enjoy!
Question: what would you substitute for Cream of Mushroom?
Any cream based soup would work. You can use cream of chicken soup or cream of celery.
You donโt mention when to put the package of soup mix in. I assume you whisk it in with the wine and cans of soup?
Yes, you mix in the soup mix with the mushroom soup and broth. I have updated the post.