An American Beef Stew is a simple easy stove-top recipe, usually made with stew beef, carrots, and potatoes. Beef bourguignon or bœuf bourguignon is a classic French beef stew with meat and vegetables braised in red wine and beef stock. This dish is also called beef Burgundy and bœuf à la Bourguignonne in France. Traditionally, ingredients include carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms, garlic, and bacon.