Colm O'Gorman: How to make beef bourguignon, a classic and comforting French casserole

This is simple, unpretentious French food at its best

Beef bourguignon was a menu staple in French style bistros in the 80s but fell out of fashion as tastes evolved and bistro became brasseries. It seems to be a experiencing a resurgence right now... which is in my view a very good thing.

This is simple, unpretentious French food at its best. Hearty and rich and full of flavour. This classic French beef casserole is perfect for the cold weather we are experiencing just now, and quite easy to prepare. It does take some time, but most of that is spent cooking slowly in the oven, so, you can pop it in, let the magic happen and get on with your day.