Classic Beef Bourguignon

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Beef Bourguignon, a classic, hearty French stew originally popularized by Julia Child gets a small facelift to lighten the load and reduce calories. This particular recipe for beef Burgundy was inspired by Ina Garten. We know you will find the lighter version of Beef Bourguignon satisfying and comforting on a cold winter’s day.

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon

Part of my family is from Alsace, on the border of northeastern France and Germany, a short 3 ½ hour drive from the Burgundy or Bourgogne region, passing through Dijon. Is it any wonder I love red wine, especially robust Burgundies? Although I save the wine calories for feast days (non-fasting days), it’s still possible to enjoy entrees cooked with my much-loved Burgundy wine on Fast Days (FDs).

One of the tricks we use when enjoying slightly higher calorie entrees on Fast Days (FDs) is to eat only one big meal that day, either later in the afternoon, or early evening. That way, we know our fast is over and we can enjoy a reasonable, evening meal that looks and feels entirely like a “normal,” non-fasting meal. During this fasting period (from dinner the previous night, through dinner on the FD), we only consume non-caloric beverages or maybe a cup of broth (10 calories or less) thickened with gelatin or glucomannan powder. Count all calories from beverages and food, consumed on the Fast Day (FD).

One-Dish-Wonders like Beef Bourguignon can be served as a complete dinner by itself, or add a quick, green salad with our House Vinaigrette for just a few extra calories. The whole meal comes in under 500 calories, even when enjoying a larger 1/6 recipe serving. If you’re a guy, you’ll still have room for a light dessert or bedtime snack in your 600 calorie Fast Day (FD) budget.

In the words of Julia, “Bon appétit.”

 

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Author: Brian Hall

Brian Hall, a mild-mannered, IT guru and FileMaker Pro database developer by day at www.bhsys.net, nutrition nerd and grill-o-phile by night. He likes things hot–by heat or by fire–he’s en fuego with passion for chiles and his first mistress, Sweet Lady Propane; cooking up dude-food to delight your inner Sasquatch. He’s the brains and muscle behind this joint and doesn’t mind flexing his guns or fire-starter on demand. Passionate about great steak and wine that makes you smile with pleasure, Brian can be found behind his grill on any given Sunday. Email Brian with your IT questions, FileMaker Pro Database needs, or just to chew the fat about grilling or Macs (his true love).

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