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How Long to Cook Beef Bourguignon (Chuck Roast, Red Wine Braise) in the slow cooker

Specification: 3 lb beef chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch cubes with bacon lardons

Target Temp
Heat Waves
LOW (6–8 hrs) or HIGH (3–4 hrs)
Low & Slow
Total Time
Clock Time
7–8 hrs
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
200°F (93°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Add beef bourguignon (chuck roast, red wine braise) (3 lb beef chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch cubes with bacon lardons) to the slow cooker. Set to LOW (6–8 hrs) or HIGH (3–4 hrs).

2
Slow Cook

Cook for 7–8 hrs. Keep lid on; do not stir unless specified.

3
Check & Rest

Beef cubes yield effortlessly to a spoon while mushrooms and pearl onions remain intact Confirm internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C). Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker Master Guide & Beef Checkoff Stew Timetables

Pro Tip: Brown beef cubes in rendered bacon fat on the stovetop before transferring to the crock; un-browned beef in a slow cooker lacks deep Maillard complexity.

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