Beef Bourguignon

Name: Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. beef chuck, cut into 1" cubes; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. grapeseed (or vegetable) oil; 1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces; 2 large carrots, peeled, sliced on bias into large chunks; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. tomato paste; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 3 c. dry red wine; 2 c. low-sodium beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs thyme; 4 tbsp. butter; 1/2 lb. pearl onions; 1/2 lb. cremini mushrooms, halved; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Braised beef chuck simmered slowly in red wine, beef broth, and tomato paste with bacon, carrots, and onions until tender and deeply flavored.

Glycemic Load: 2.6 (Low)

715 calories per serving

Serves: 8

Prep: 20 minutes

Original recipe: www.delish.com

About This Calculation

Beef Bourguignon has a low glycemic load of 2.6 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are all-purpose flour (GL 1.4), carrot (GL 0.5), pearl onions (GL 0.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.