Lighter Beef Bourguignon
Estimated $8.98 recipe · $4.49 per serving (US / USD)
Lean beef braised with mushrooms and red wine into a deep, comforting stew.
The recipe
Lighter Beef Bourguignon
Lean beef braised with mushrooms and red wine into a deep, comforting stew.
Ingredients
- 300g lean braising beef
- 200g mushrooms
- 2 carrots, chunked
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 150ml red wine
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Estimated recipe cost
$8.98 for 2 servings · $4.49 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g lean braising beefPlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $4.63 |
| 200g mushroomsPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · Uses 200g | $1.76 |
| 2 carrots, chunkedRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.40 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 150ml red winePlanning assumption · $7.00 / 750 ml · Uses 150ml | $1.40 |
| 1 tbsp tomato pastePlanning assumption · $1.00 / 170 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.09 |
| 2 sprigs thymePlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 1 g per item/portion | $0.07 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $8.98 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Brown the beef in oil, then set aside. Soften onion, carrot and garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste, then the wine, scraping the pan, and let it reduce 2 min.
- Return the beef with thyme and 200ml water; cover and simmer 40 min.
- Add the mushrooms for the last 10 min and season.
Recipe notes
Lean braising steak keeps it rich and tender with less fat than the classic.
Estimated nutrition per serving
560 kcal · 44g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.