"The beef is tender, falling apart, with deep and rich savoury beefiness, the onions add a crunchy contrast with a sharp note, the Merlot sauce brings a warmth and spiciness and velvety mushroom savouriness completes the picture. Seasoning is spot on. A very homely and comforting meal."
Great Taste Awards Judges 2021
Beef Bourguignon
Slow-cooked top rump steak, smoked bacon, mushrooms and caramelised baby onions with plenty of Merlot wine.
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*Please note: the 8 portion isn't suitable for cooking in the microwave.
Love Eating Well:
This dish clocks in at under a third of the Reference Intake (RI) for calories, sugar, salt, fat and saturated fat for an adult … and are made just like you would at home.
Depending on what and how much you serve with the dish, it may creep over a third of your RI. But that shouldn’t be an issue if it’s your main meal of the day.
- Winner of numerous Great Taste Awards, this French classic is one of our most popular dishes.
- British top rump beef, aged for at least 21 days, is braised for almost four hours, and about a glass of Merlot in every portion.
- Available in 1, 2, 4 and 8-portion sizes.
Try it with:
- Celeriac mash. Fry small cubes of celeriac in oil for 5 mins, then add thyme and rosemary, cover with water and simmer for 25 minutes until soft. Drain and mash.
- Some steamed asparagus spears, tenderstem or purple sprouting broccoli, kale or French beans all work wonderfully on the side.
- Try roasting some shallots in the oven with a dressing of balsamic vinegar, sea salt, demerara sugar and olive oil. 180 degrees for 15 minutes and they're ready.
How We Make It At Our Kitchen
- Top rump beef is braised for up to four hours in onions, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves and enough red wine to float a battleship (there's around a glass of French Merlot in each and every portion)
- Then it's time for the smoked bacon, sauteed cup mushrooms and caramelised shallots
- Watch the video on this page to see our co-founder Dale's serving suggestions
Feeding a Crowd Tips
This dish is perfect for entertaining large groups of friends and family.
To serve 20: defrost 5 x 4 portions in the refrigerator overnight, decant into a large heavy based pan and cook on the hob for around 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ensure it is piping hot before serving.
Nutrition
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per Portion |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 406 | 1,096 |
| Energy (cal) | 96 | 259 |
| Protein (g) | 14.7 | 39.7 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 4.7 | 12.7 |
| of which: sugars (g) | 2.1 | 5.7 |
| Fat (g) | 2.2 | 5.9 |
| of which are saturates (g) | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Fibre (g) | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Sodium (g) | 0.27 | 0.72 |
| Salt (g) | 0.675 | 1.8 |
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 6 December 2022 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
Ingredients
AT COOK WE USE THE SAME INGREDIENTS YOU WOULD USE AT HOME.
We never put additives or preservatives into our food. We do occasionally use kitchen cupboard ingredients that include some additives in their sub-ingredients (for example Worcestershire Sauce used in our Spaghetti Bolognese, which contains Tamarind Extract).
serves 1
Merlot Wine (35%) (Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), Rump Beef (18%), Water, Onions, Cup Mushrooms (10%), Smoked Back Bacon (9%) (Pork, Salt, Water, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrites, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)), Silverskin Onions (5%), Water, Beef Glace (3%) (Beef Stock (Beef Stock (Beef Bones, Water, Salt), Water), Flavouring, Yeast Extracts (Yeast Extract, Salt), Glucose Syrup, Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin), Wheat Flour (with added Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Nicotinamide (Vit B3), Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vit B1)), Rapeseed Oil, Garlic, Tomato Puree, Redcurrant Jelly (Sugar, Water, Redcurrant Juice Concentrate (7%), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Dextrose), Bay Leaf, Balsamic Vinegar (Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must, Colour: Caramel, Antioxidant: Potassium Metabisulphite), Thyme, Rosemary, Demerara Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper.
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 6 December 2022 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
serves 2
Merlot Wine (35%) (Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), Rump Beef (18%), Water, Onions, Cup Mushrooms (10%), Smoked Back Bacon (9%) (Pork, Salt, Water, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrites, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)), Silverskin Onions (5%), Water, Beef Glace (3%) (Beef Stock (Beef Bones, Water, Salt), Natural Flavouring, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt), Water, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin), Wheat Flour (with added Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Nicotinamide (Vit B3), Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vit B1)), Rapeseed Oil, Garlic, Tomato Puree, Redcurrant Jelly (Sugar, Water, Redcurrant Juice Concentrate (7%), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Dextrose), Bay Leaf, Balsamic Vinegar (Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must, Colour: Caramel, Antioxidant: Potassium Metabisulphite), Thyme, Rosemary, Demerara Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper.
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 6 December 2022 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
serves 4
Merlot Wine (35%) (Preservative: Sulphur Dioxide), Rump Beef (18%), Water, Onions, Cup Mushrooms (10%), Smoked Back Bacon (9%) (Pork, Salt, Water, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrites, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)), Silverskin Onions (5%), Water, Beef Glace (3%) (Beef Stock (Beef Bones, Water, Salt), Natural Flavouring, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt), Water, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin), Wheat Flour (with added Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Nicotinamide (Vit B3), Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vit B1)), Rapeseed Oil, Garlic, Tomato Puree, Redcurrant Jelly (Sugar, Water, Redcurrant Juice Concentrate (7%), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Dextrose), Bay Leaf, Balsamic Vinegar (Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must, Colour: Caramel, Antioxidant: Potassium Metabisulphite), Thyme, Rosemary, Demerara Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper.
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 6 December 2022 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
serves 8
Merlot Wine (35%) [Sulphites], Rump Beef (23%), Water, Onions, Cup Mushrooms (10%), Smoked Back Bacon (9%) (Pork, Salt, Water, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrites, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)), Silverskin Onions (5%), Water, Beef Glace (3%) (Beef Stock (Beef Bones, Water, Salt), Natural Flavouring, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt), Water, Glucose Syrup, Salt, Sugar, Maltodextrin), Wheat Flour (with added Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Rapeseed Oil, Garlic, Tomato Puree, Redcurrant Jelly (Sugar, Water, Redcurrant Juice Concentrate, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Dextrose), Bay Leaf, Balsamic Vinegar [Sulphites] (Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must, Colour: Caramel), Thyme, Rosemary, Demerara Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper.
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 8 December 2022 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
Cooking/Serving Instructions
These cooking instructions are only a guide. Your appliance may have a personality of its own (or a different power rating). Please adjust accordingly.
serves 1
Oven:
Oven Settings
Microwave:
Defrost Instructions:
Should this product defrost, keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours. Follow the cooking guidelines but cook for 20 mins.
Extra Warnings:
Steam may be released when removing film lid.
serves 2
Oven:
Oven Settings
Microwave:
Defrost Instructions:
Should this product defrost, keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours. Follow the cooking guidelines but cook for 25 mins.
Extra Warnings:
Steam may be released when removing film lid.
serves 4
Oven:
Oven Settings
Microwave:
Defrost Instructions:
Should this product defrost, keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours. Follow the cooking guidelines but cook for 30 mins.
Extra Warnings:
Steam may be released when removing film lid.
serves 8
*NOT SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVES*
OVEN COOK
FROM FROZEN
Oven:
Oven Settings
Defrost Instructions:
Should this product defrost, keep refrigerated and eat within 48 hours. Follow the oven guidelines but cook for 35 minutes. TO COOK ON THE HOB, FROM DEFROST Decant into a large saucepan and simmer on the hob on a medium heat for 15-20 mins. Stir regularly to avoid it sticking or burning, and you can add a splash of water during cooking if the sauce becomes too thick. Ensure it’s all piping hot before serving.
Extra Warnings:
Steam may be released when removing film lid.
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 6 December 2022 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
Allergens
Gluten, Sulphites
This product has been made in a kitchen that uses nut ingredients
Please Note: The details above are correct as of 6 December 2022 but as we are constantly improving our recipes it is essential to check the label on the packaging.
"The beef is tender, falling apart, with deep and rich savoury beefiness, the onions add a crunchy contrast with a sharp note, the Merlot sauce brings a warmth and spiciness and velvety mushroom savouriness completes the picture. Seasoning is spot on. A very homely and comforting meal."
Great Taste Awards Judges 2021
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