Fondue Bourguignonne
Description
Fondue Bourguignonne is a hearty and interactive dining experience originating from Burgundy, France. This recipe centers on tender cubes of beef tenderloin or sirloin, cooked to perfection in a pot of shimmering hot oil. Guests spear each piece with a long-handled fork, dipping it into the oil until a delicious crust forms. The cooked meat is then dipped into a variety of flavorful sauces, such as the included spicy chili-onion blend or a creamy horseradish option. It is an ideal centerpiece for a lively dinner party, offering a rustic yet elegant way to share high-quality beef with friends and family. The combination of sizzling meat and diverse dipping sauces creates a memorable, communal meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim fat from the beef and cut the meat into 1-inch bite-size cubes.
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Cover the beef cubes and refrigerate until ready to cook.
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In a small saucepan, combine chili sauce, chopped onion, lemon juice, salad oil, vinegar, crushed garlic, brown sugar, red pepper sauce, dry mustard, and salt.
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Heat the sauce mixture to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Keep warm.
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About 15 minutes before serving, mound the chilled beef cubes on a bed of lettuce greens.
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Pour vegetable oil into a fondue pot to a depth of 1 to 1.5 inches.
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Transfer the oil to a saucepan and heat until a bread cube browns in 1 minute.
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Carefully pour the hot oil back into the fondue pot and ignite the Sterno burner underneath.
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Use a long-handled fondue fork to spear a cube of meat.
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Dip the meat into the hot oil and cook until crusty on the outside.
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Transfer the cooked meat to a plate or dip directly into the sauce using a second fork.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 173.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.8g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1384.6mg58%
- Total Carbohydrate 30.5g11%
- Dietary Fiber 20.8g84%
- Sugars 5.8g
- Protein 8.1g17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
**Safety Warning:** Handle hot oil with extreme care. Ensure the fondue pot is stable and out of reach of children and pets. Use long-handled forks exclusively to prevent burns.
**Horseradish Sauce Variation:** Mix 1 cup dairy sour cream, 2 tablespoons horseradish, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until serving.
**Dessert Fondue Option:** Melt 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1/4 cup light cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons orange liqueur or brandy (or 2 teaspoons instant coffee). Serve with apple wedges, angel food cake cubes, banana strips, mandarin orange segments, maraschino cherries, marshmallows, pineapple chunks, or fresh strawberries.
**Serving Tip:** Since the long-handled fork becomes very hot during cooking, guests should use a second fork to dip the meat into the sauce and eat it.
