05 March 2026

Beef Burgundy with beef cheeks

 
I decided a few days ago that I wanted to make beef Burgundy (boeuf bourguignon) for my birthday dinner. I went to the local butcher's (we only have one left; the other retired in January) and asked about ordering a kilogram of joue de boeuf (beef cheeks). They are supposed to be the standard when it comes to tender, succulent cuts of beef.There they are above. On the right are some smoked pork lardons, (bacon) the other meat in a Beef Burgundy. The vegetables in the stew are just onions, garlic, mushrooms, and carrots. More tomorrow...

14 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Ken. Would love to have your recipe for the boeuf bourguignon, though I expect you make it instinctively by now.

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  2. I know your meal will be wonderful. Happy Birthday!

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    1. Thanks E. It was a good birthday.

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  3. Happy Birthday, Ken! Looking forward to pictures of your delicious dinner.
    BettyAnn

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    1. Thanks, BettyAnn. We've got beef burgundy on our lunchtime menu today. Dishes like it are often better the second day.

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  4. Happy Birthday! I can’t wait to see the tasty results! C.

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  5. Happiest of birthdays to you, dear Ken!

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    1. Thanks Judy. Hope you are doing well.

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  6. Happy Birthday to you! -- Chrissoup

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    1. Thanks, Chris... Hope you and T and family are doing well.

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  7. Hi Ken! Wishing you a happy birthday!

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    1. Thanks D. The rain is returning today, but yesterday was a nice sunny day.

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  8. Jan from Perth06 March, 2026 02:30

    Wishing you a happy birthday (and a bon appetit), Ken!

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  9. Thanks, Jan. It was a nice day, and the appetite did not fail me!

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