Wondering what to serve with beef bourguignon? Take the guesswork out of dinner with this collection of the best beef bourguignon side dishes!
Beef Bourguignon (aka Boeuf Bourguignon or Beef Burgundy) is a classic French dish featuring tender beef in a rich red wine gravy with carrots, onions, garlic, and herbs. The dish is then finished with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon (because everything is better with bacon…yum).
The beef is slow cooked in beef stock or beef broth along with red wine, commonly red Burgundy, which allows the ingredients to meld, resulting in a hearty and savory stew that’s full of flavor.
For Beef Bourguignon, it’s recommended to use a tough and flavorful cut of beef that benefits from slow braising to become tender. The most commonly used cut is boneless chuck roast.
For many, Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon recipe is the one they are most familiar with, as it is considered one of her most famous dishes. This Classic Beef Bourguignon by So Much Food is adapted from Julia’s recipe and is a great choice for trying this dish at home.
No matter which recipe you use to make this hearty French stew, you’ll want to pair this classic dish with the right side to create an amazing meal the whole family will love!
Some common sides are dinner rolls, egg noodles, and rice. But we’ve got lots more to choose from so you’ll be sure to find the perfect accompaniment to your mouthwatering beef stew.
This collection features the best side dishes for Beef Bourguignon including mashed potatoes, risotto, polenta, asparagus, green beans, arugula salad, and more!
Best Side Dishes for Beef Bourguignon
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Baked Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes team up with gooey, melty cheese and savory bacon in this indulgent baked mashed potato recipe.
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2
Miss in the Kitchen
Easy Green Salad
A simple green salad stands out as an excellent accompaniment to virtually any meal. Featuring a delightful combination of fresh vegetables drizzled with your favorite dressing, it's a perfect pairing for Beef Bourguignon.
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3
Haute & Healthy Living
Sauteed Green Beans
Packed with garlic, red peppers, Parmesan cheese, and toasted slivered almonds, these delectable sautéed green beans bring a pop of color to your hearty stew. Plus, this easy side dish can be made in under 20 minutes!
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4
Maple + Mango
Whipped Mashed Potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes, butter, and heavy cream come together to create these luxuriously smooth creamy mashed potatoes. A perfect side for soaking up all that delicious rich red wine sauce!
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5
Real Food With Sarah
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
These hearty veggies are coated in a honey glaze and roasted to perfection, resulting in a soft and golden brown finish. A quick and flavorful side dish ready in just 45 minutes!
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6
Dish ‘n’ the Kitchen
Spring Mix Salad
Showcasing fresh spring greens paired with Mandarin oranges, cashews, avocado, and a flavorful Green Goddess dressing, this quick and easy spring mix salad is a perfect side dish for Beef Bourguignon .
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7
Modern Honey
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Coated in extra-virgin olive oil and a blend of spices and roasted to perfection, these tasty Brussels are then topped with crispy bacon, juicy pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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8
Life as a Strawberry
Lemon Arugula Salad
It's easy to whip up this effortless arugula salad featuring a quick homemade lemon Dijon dressing in just 5 minutes, making it a good option when you need a simple side.
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9
Dinner at the Zoo
Roasted Red Potatoes
These garlic-infused, herb-seasoned roasted red potatoes are generously sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and baked in the oven until they achieve a perfect golden brown finish. This simple yet sophisticated side dish comes together in just a few minutes!
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10
Cook. Eat. World.
Asparagus with Dijon Mustard
The delightful earthy flavor of asparagus pairs perfectly with the spiced umami kick of Dijon mustard. This easy, yet elegant, side dish truly complements the flavors of traditional Beef Bourguignon.
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11
Christina’s Cucina
Easy Polenta
Polenta is an incredible versatile dish that pairs perfectly with so many meals. This easy recipe features the addition of onion and rapini for an amazing flavor combination.
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12
Healthy Fitness Meals
Garlic Butter Mashed Cauliflower
This creamy cauliflower mash is a low-carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. This tasty recipe is perfect for serving alongside an indulgent main dish like Beef Bourguignon!
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13
Watch Learn Eat
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This delicious cucumber and garden tomato salad is easy to make in minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients. This light and refreshing dish is a perfect pairing for heavy comfort food dishes.
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14
Dash for Dinner
Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
These glazed carrots are super easy to make in your slow cooker! This hands-free side features a flavorful combination of maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon.
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15
Craving Something Healthy
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your mashed potato game with this flavor-packed mashed potato casserole. Featuring a delightful combination of Boursin cheese, Greek yogurt, and Parmesan breadcrumbs that will tantalize your taste buds!
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16
Sweet Tea + Thyme
Mushroom Truffle Risotto
Bursting with incredible truffle flavor and decadence, this mushroom risotto is the perfect pairing for a date night or dinner party served alongside Beef Bourguignon.
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17
All Nutritious
Cheesy Garlic Broccoli
Fresh broccoli, garlic, salt, pepper, and lots of cheese combine to create a baked veggie side that's loaded with flavor and super simple to make!
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18
Aleka’s Get Together
Baked Polenta Fries
These crispy, creamy polenta fries offer a unique twist on regular French fries. Perfectly flavored with a combination of honey, onion powder, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
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19
Peak to Plate
Roasted Garlic Sourdough
Roasted garlic bakes inside of fluffy sourdough bread for an incredible savory flavor and magical aroma that is sure to wow your taste buds! Perfect for dipping in the red wine sauce or served on the side with a little butter.
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20
Debra Klein
Sauteed Broccolini and Garlic
Featuring an aromatic mix of garlic and crushed red pepper, this flavor-packed broccolini is a quick and easy side dish that will be on the table in under 10 minutes!
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21
Joyous Apron
Roasted Whole Carrots
Whole carrots are coated in olive oil, honey, fresh thyme, and sea salt and baked to perfection for a fresh and flavorful side dish that's sure to be a winner.
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22
The Cinnamon Jar
Jerusalem Salad
This tasty salad features a combination of finely chopped tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and parsley with a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Easy to make in just 10 minutes!
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23
Sava’s Kitchen
Roasted Golden Beets
Golden beets are coated with a simple combination of olive oil, fresh herbs, and seasonings and then roasted until caramelized in this easy side dish recipe.
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24
Cinnamon Snail
Turkish Runner Beans
Featuring a vibrant combination of green beans, diced tomatoes, onions, and garlic, this Turkish-style side dish is easy to make in just 15 minutes.
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25
Cooking Gorgeous
Swede and Carrot Mash
Swede (known as rutabaga in the US) and carrot mash is simple British side dish that makes a great alternative to mashed potatoes and is a perfect complement to Beef Bourguignon.
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Mangia With Michele
Creamed Spinach
This delicious creamed spinach features homemade croutons which bring a rustic element to the dish that pairs perfectly with robust Beef Bourguignon.
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27
Happy Kitchen
Asparagus Radish Salad
This easy-to-make side salad combines blanched asparagus with radishes, avocado, baby spinach, fresh chives, and a creamy honey-mustard dressing for a delightful medley of flavors.
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